STIX BILLIARDS
38529 US HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 7279379225
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 9 small flies in bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 small flies in bar
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 9 small flies in bar
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef on top of pretzels in reach in freezer near exit. Operator moved beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda nozzle near exit at bar soiled with debris
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bartender dipped glasses in quat sanitizer for 1 second, discussed proper sanitizing with staff.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In vertical freezer in kitchen by back door- pans of chicken in plastic wrap over shrimp. Beef kabobs over shrimp, operator moved shrimp up to top
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked eggs in single door cooler on cook line, dated 8/2, 11 days ago, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked eggs in single door cooler on cook line, dated 8/2, 11 days ago, hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In single door cooler over night, temperature not taken this morning- hot dogs (49F - Cold Holding), coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); see stop sale Operator adjusted temperature of cooler
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa prepared on 3/7/25 in the walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Salsa prepared on 3/7/25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Half and half opened on Saturday with no date mark. Operator added date mark.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint. Discussed the importance of wearing a hair restraint when involved with food prep.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage no lid no straw stored above prep table on cook line. Employee removed personal beverage
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cigarettes and chewing tobacco stored on upper shelf above prep table on cooks line. Employee removed personal items
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cook line-raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Beef skewers (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) Prep make table-hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line-raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding); Beef skewers (54F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding) Prep make table-hot dogs (55F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding). Cook placed foods prepared this morning that are still in 4 hour window into walk in cooler for quick cool and until it can be determined if the 2 units located on the cook line are in good repair
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge Stephanie Leung.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on cook line, cook removed drink
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on the counter, beef mostly frozen, surface temperature of 35F. Cook placed thawing meat in the walk in cooler.
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