BILLY'S CAFE
1601 S DUNCAN DR, Tavares FL 32778 · 352.343.7433
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
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JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021011420 | Jan 5, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | $300 |
| 4--2019019527 | Feb 22, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator added Ice. Butter (62F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored next to single serving lids. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sausage gravy in walk in cooler.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under dry storage racks in back kitchen area. Floor to the right of ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line"
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior at cook line Sliding glass door refrigerator interior at cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to open to go containers. Operator removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Store on floor.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, wipe fingers on rag and touched clean plates. Spoke with operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Butter (50F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pain reliever on prep table. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Long white cutting board on prep table...
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee. Emailed Food employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at front counter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At front counter. Operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Exterior equipment at cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob does not turn.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One step mop in bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda. Operator labelled. ** Sugar and flour Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4;hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Pancake mix (45F - Cold Holding) Hash Browns (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Operator added time mark.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray on counter next to salt and corn starch. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table soiled. Reach in cooler interior at cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile in dish area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in dish area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on table next to steam table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the end of cook line soiled Floor in the corner of ice machine soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk in cooler.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. - employee medicine stored at expo.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - operator placed correct time on raw shell eggs
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. - dishwasher area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored with food items on front line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - cell phone, personal items stored at expo. - pursesstoed whit food in dry storage
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under ice machine - under cooking equipment on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -silverware stored at service area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken stored above raw ground beef patties on cooks line.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - raw shell eggs operator placed correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. - cooks line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored next to condiments on front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under ice machine - under all cooking equipment on cooks line.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind all cooking equipment on cooks line.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener (COS) - electric slicer (COS) White cutting board on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with pans
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks stored on expo.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under cooking equipment in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Splash board at burner stove.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink located outside of backdoor.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener White cutting boards on cooks line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 employees
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table at expo.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored with Togo cup at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cold holding unit on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment on cooks line.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.