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BILLY'S TAVERN

8580 SR 84, Davie FL 33324 · 954.475.9464

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619727
Grade history
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken tenders cold held at 45F in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed chicken to reach in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2015021918May 7, 2015Jun 4, 2015$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front handwashing sink used to dump ice from drinks. Operator removed ice, washed and sanitized the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals by the bar. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop handle from ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the bar filled with ice and straws from discarded drinks. Operator removed items from the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge holder hanging off of the faucet in the back handwashing sink. Operator stored properly.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat cooked peppers and mushrooms. Operator stored properly.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee handle his cellphone and continued to engage in food preparation
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked chicken tenders cold held at 45F in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed chicken to reach in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replenished
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food slicer surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Two new employees less than 60 days. Emailed operator form
Intermediate/11-26-1
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior right side and back with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf with rolls on cool line
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket celery sticks on the floor in walk-in cooler. Observed plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in back kitchen. Observed soda syrup on the floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying clean dishes with side towel.
Basic/24-17-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line.
Basic/21-10-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone than engaged in food preparation without washing hands
High priority/12A-29-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of true freezer in storage area
Basic/23-24-4
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.prep kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed dry soiled wiping cloths on cook line. Operator removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quaternary. Operator remade solution rechecked 400 Ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.