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BILLY'S CAFE

1601 S DUNCAN DR, TAVARES, FL 32778

License #4508184

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Quick take

BILLY'S CAFE in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [03A-02-5] 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)
  • [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Exterior equipment at cook line.
  • [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob does not turn.
  • [36-62-4] Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
  • [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One step mop in bucket.
  • [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
  • [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda. Operator labelled. Sugar and flour
  • [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line
  • [12A-27-4] 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
  • [11-26-1] 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.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pain reliever on prep table. Operator removed.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Long white cutting board on prep table...
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
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