Chiefland, Levy County

CHIEFLAND BILLIARDS

1545 NW 26 AVE, Chiefland, FL 32626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 20, 2026
City
Chiefland
County
Levy
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

03B-15-5

Detail 24254939

High Priority - 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.

51-16-7

Detail 24254940

Intermediate - 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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24254943

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 24254938

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

16-28-4

Detail 24254946

Intermediate - 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.

14-38-4

Detail 24254945

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24254937

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster beside building.

33-16-4

Detail 24254944

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid of dumpster left open.

42-01-4

Detail 24254941

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24254942

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 23948060

High Priority - 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.

29-34-4

Detail 23948055

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23948061

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

14-45-4

Detail 23948059

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving inside walk-in cooler lined with cardboard.

06-09-1

Detail 23948057

Basic - 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.

35A-03-4

Detail 23948058

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor inside chemical storage room, near mop sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23948056

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Green shelving inside walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23948063

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 23948062

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and ceiling inside walk-in cooler in bar area soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 23595233

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23595234

High Priority - 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.

22-02-4

Detail 23595229

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23595230

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster behind building.

23-03-4

Detail 23595232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of fountain machine dispensers soiled with dust.

36-50-4

Detail 23595231

Basic - 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, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23343703

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23343700

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 23343699

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23343701

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

08B-17-4

Detail 23343702

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22699489

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22699483

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22699486

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate in ice machine soiled wi5 black substance. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 22699484

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Large wooden beam in kitchen unsealed.

33-19-4

Detail 22699487

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Broken glass on ground around dumpster beside building.

23-03-4

Detail 22699488

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of ice machine in bar area soiled with brown substance.

33-16-4

Detail 22699485

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open behind building.

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-6

Detail 22350726

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen near make-table.

08A-05-6

Detail 22350731

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 22350729

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22350730

Intermediate - 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.

35A-03-4

Detail 22350727

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside storage room below mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22350728

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22350725

Basic - 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.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-28-4

Detail 21692704

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched pants with gloved hands and continued preparing food. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21692701

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Inside reach-in freezer across from grill: raw beef stored above crab cakes. Inspector had employee move crab cakes to top shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21692708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler below grill: chicken 50F. Employee stated they had been in use thirty minutes prior. Inspector had employee place in freezer to cool to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21692699

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet with hose attached at mop sink. Manager installed backflow prevention device during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 21692705

Intermediate - 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/ No certified food manager present with four employees working with food.

40-06-5

Detail 21692707

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket hanging on food storage shelf near kitchen entrance. Clock/radio stored on storage shelf above single-use gloves near kitchen entrance. Both were removed during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21692703

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container on storage shelf near kitchen entrance cracked. Manager discarded during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken

12B-13-4

Detail 21692702

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on shelf inside walk-in cooler behind bar above beer kegs. Employee removed from cooler during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21692700

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Hamburger meat thawing at room temperature without running water. Employee moved to prep sink under cool running water. Corrective Action Taken

21-12-4

Detail 21692706

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on corner of prep table. Employee moved wiping cloth to sanitizer bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-08-4

Detail 21249423

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: No change Time Extended

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-16-4

Detail 21229676

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and prepared a plate of nachos without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21229677

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from the grill: cheese (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); sour cream (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were at proper temperature at 11:00 am. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 21229679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense cheese on cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21229674

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above grill.

33-16-4

Detail 21229675

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21229678

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in kitchen.

25-06-4

Detail 21229673

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20814703

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over pie in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee moved hamburger to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20814700

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: portioned chicken (46°F,47°F,46°F,45°F,50°F,47°F - Cooling). Date on bags is 1/21.

03D-06-5

Detail 20814704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item in kitchen reach-in cooler: portioned chicken (46°F,47°F,46°F,45°F,50°F,47°F - Cooling). Date on bags is 1/21.

29-34-4

Detail 20814702

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet on the side of the building behind the dumpster needs a vacuum breaker on both sides of splitter. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 20814706

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated item opened the previous day, manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20814698

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns in bar area.

53B-14-5

Detail 20814697

Intermediate - 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. Establishment has training for four employees.

41-17-4

Detail 20814701

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of window cleaner in bar area.

27-16-4

Detail 20814707

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to grill. Employee turned hot water on. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20814705

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20814699

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on prep table across from grill.

Sep 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

09-01-4

Detail 20530126

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch a quesadilla and bread with bare hand on the grill. Observed employee at the prep table touch sandwich bun bare handed to prepare a sandwich. Inspector reviewed hand washing procedure and use of gloves when handling ready to eat food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20530122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken in Reach in keg Cooler at 46°F. Employees advised that chicken was prepped one hour prior. Also cut tomatoes in prep table at 52°F cut an hour prior to inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 20530125

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed box of sterno cans stored above single use aluminum pans in dry good staircase room. Manager moved box of sterno below all items Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 20530128

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at multiple spigots on outside walls of establishment with hose attached. Manager ordered vacuum breaker on line Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 20530120

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container and tongs in hand wash sink in kitchen Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20530121

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink by ice machine with no paper towels. Manager restocked paper holder with paper towels Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20530124

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle in sugar container used to dispense sugar.

51-11-4

Detail 20530119

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank behind establishment not adequately secured.

14-74-7

Detail 20530129

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed gasket in disrepair on door of Reach in Freezer in kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 20530130

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash receptacle in each stall of women's rest room with no cover.

08B-38-4

Detail 20530123

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in Walk-in Keg Cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 20530127

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container in kitchen not labeled with contents.