DJ'S BILLIARD ROOM
1024 ST JOHNS AVE, Palatka FL 32177 · 386.326.3605
Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · 8 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
APR 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2024.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018028239 | May 22, 2018 | Jul 27, 2018 | $280 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area.
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop bucket dumped on concrete pad behind back door as evident by soapy water in ground. Discussed with operator.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. At time of inspection current license expired 06/01/2025. Renewal - The licensee is responsible for renewing the license prior to the expiration date. Any public lodging establishment or public food service establishment operating on an expired license is deemed to be operating without a license, and subject to the penalties provided by law.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler at ambient air of 48F, in reach in cooler, cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight. Operator states usually puts ice on product at end of night and start of shift. Operator will discard products, no other time/temperature control food for safety in reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of cheese sauce in reach in cooler from Saturday with no product date marking.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
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. No proof of food handler training for any employees over 60 days.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the deflector plate, operator cleaned deflector plate.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelf of dry storage area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door reach in cooler behind bar food debris and wet cloth absorbing water.
Apr 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw beef over ready to eat salami. Operator switched storage levels.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of deli meat in glass door reach in cooler from previous day with no product date marking.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar counter with syrup build up in the nozzle. Glass door reach in cooler interior soiled.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager for establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer.
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. No employee food handler training certificates available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on deflection plate of bulk ice bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2020.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under dry storage shelf. Operator swept and discarded.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom. Operator posted signage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back storage area reach in freezer door gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top George Forman grill present for cooking raw beef hamburgers.
Oct 23, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment.
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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024.
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment.
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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024.
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment.
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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024.
Jun 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2024.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun behind bar counter with residue build up in the nozzle. Toaster at the front counter with build up of food debris.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification expired 6/6/2023. No food manager certification for establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the sliding door reach in cooler, sliced turkey from Sunday missing product date marking.
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. One food handler training certificate expired from 01/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance on the walls by the deflector plate.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar counter not secured, operator secured tanks with chain.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor behind bar counter by reach in cooler is uneven and lifting.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and Gatorade on the floor of the back prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in mens room.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water with wiping cloth at the base of the sliding door reach in cooler.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. George Forman grill used to cook burgers behind the front counter cook 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.