CHIEFLAND BILLIARDS
1545 NW 26 AVE, Chiefland FL 32626
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near make-table.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Two bottles of medicine and one aerosol can containing medicine stored on shelf directly beside box of tortillas at kitchen entrance. An employee removed the tortillas from the area during this inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flat of raw shell eggs stored on shelf directly above heads of lettuce inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved the raw eggs to another shelf during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Date mark missing on container of coleslaw inside reach-in cooler near cookline. The container is labeled "Use First". Neither employee is able to determine when the coleslaw was made.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees hired on 03/11/2026, 03/16/2026, and 04/06/2026. Manager stated all three employees handle food and have not had their food handler training yet.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelving inside reach-in cooler near cookline.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee handling food at cookline with watch on wrist.
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside warmer near cookline: cheese sauce (122F-130F - Hot Holding). Employee stated the cheese sauce has been held jn the warmer since 11am and began reheating it to 165F during this inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Two-compartment sink and other equipment not listed in plans on file. Owner stated they remodeled the kitchen several years ago.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two International Food Service Executives Association food handler training certificates expired in 09/2025.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles containing sanitizer, degreaser, and glass cleaner missing labels hanging near cookline. Employee added the proper labels to the bottles during this inspection.
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Two-compartment sink being utilized for warewashing in main kitchen. Establishment does have a three-compartment sink in the bar area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic pan containing seasoning cracked on shelf in kitchen. Employee transferred the seasoning to a new pan and discarded the cracked pan during this inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside building.
Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside mop bucket in chemical storage closet. Manager hung the mops to dry during this inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of table near cookline. Emoloyee returned the wiping cloth to the sanitizer during this inspection.
Aug 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Six packages of tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building, near air conditioning unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Right-interior wall inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance, near deflector plate.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Six packages of tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. The tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside chemical storage room, near mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green shelving inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing two frozen tubes of hamburger meat thawing at room temperature on bottom of cart at cookline. Hamburger meat is still partially frozen. Manager moved the hamburger meat back into the walk-in cooler to continue to thaw.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and ceiling inside walk-in cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. "Weed Out" weed killer stored on shelf in liquor storage room, directly beside bottles of rum and above bottles of vodka. Manager removed weak killer from shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building between propane tanks and AC unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall and edges of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fountain machine dispensers soiled with dust.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor inside chemical storage closet heavily soiled with dirt and/or debris. 2. Air vent on ceiling at cookline soiled with dust.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door in bar area soiled with lime-like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees currently working in kitchen and bar area, handling food. No certified food manager present.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing glass cleaner and sanitizer missing labels hanging near three-compartment sink. Employee added proper label to both bottles during this inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Large piece of frozen pork in pan on bottom of rolling rack in kitchen at room temperature. Employee at cookline stated the pork was thawing. Inspector had employee place the pork into the cooler to continue thawing under refrigeration.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Pan containing unwashed onions stored on shelf in kitchen directly above packets of ranch and bottles of mayonnaise. Employee moved bin of onions to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Mar 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw hamburger meat on shelf above lettuce inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved hamburger meat to another cooler away from ready-to-eat foods during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near propane tanks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate in ice machine soiled wi5 black substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Large wooden beam in kitchen unsealed.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Broken glass on ground around dumpster beside building.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine in bar area soiled with brown substance.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near make-table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above condiments inside reach-in cooler across from grill. Raw shrimp stored on shelf above heads of lettuce inside reach-in cooler across from grill. Manager moved both to another unit during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of building near propane tanks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance on right side of deflector plate inside ice machine in bar area.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside storage room below mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink cup on prep table beside bottles of sauce in kitchen near kitchen entrance. Manager removed bottles from able during this inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign that instructs employees to wash hands at handwash sink in bar area.
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.