Palatka, Putnam County

DJ'S BILLIARD ROOM

1024 ST JOHNS AVE, Palatka, FL 32177

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Nov 14, 2025
City
Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Nov 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 11, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-32-5

Detail 24028333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-11: Additional time required to compete repairs. Time Extended

Sep 10, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 5Total: 14

28-14-5

Detail 24024116

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24024107

High Priority - 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. Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24024112

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24024115

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 24024109

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. Container of cheese sauce in reach in cooler from Saturday with no product date marking. Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 24024110

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 24024111

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24024108

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 24024117

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 24024114

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 24024104

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles damaged in dining/pool hall area. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24024106

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under shelf of dry storage area. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24024113

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24024105

Basic - 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, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 23744529

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23744533

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. Open container of deli meat in glass door reach in cooler from previous day with no product date marking.

11-27-4

Detail 23744541

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23744537

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 23744540

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23744539

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23744538

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 23744534

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23744530

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2020.

35A-03-4

Detail 23744532

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed under dry storage shelf. Operator swept and discarded. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23744528

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in men's restroom. Operator posted signage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23744536

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back storage area reach in freezer door gasket soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 23744531

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.

45-04-4

Detail 23744535

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. Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 23305226

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

53B-05-5

Detail 23305225

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: At time of follow up inspection no food handler training for establishment. Admin Complaint

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 23161835

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection operator paid and signed up for food manager class but could not complete test due to issue with camera and proctor unable to accept course. Operator has laptop with working camera to reattempt. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23161836

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. Time Extended

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 23073461

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired. Time Extended

53B-05-5

Detail 23073460

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: At time of follow up inspection no food manager certification acquired, unable to provide food handler training. Time Extended

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

50-17-3

Detail 22915164

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2024.

29-42-4

Detail 22915172

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink.

11-27-4

Detail 22915174

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22915169

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53A-07-6

Detail 22915173

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22915171

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22915166

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

53B-05-5

Detail 22915170

Intermediate - 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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22915168

Basic - 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.

51-11-4

Detail 22915165

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks behind bar counter not secured, operator secured tanks with chain. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22915163

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor behind bar counter by reach in cooler is uneven and lifting.

08B-38-4

Detail 22915175

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and Gatorade on the floor of the back prep area. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22915167

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage in mens room. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22915162

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water with wiping cloth at the base of the sliding door reach in cooler.

45-04-4

Detail 22915161

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.

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-04-4

Detail 21983877

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in corner on ground under drain board for triple sink by reach in cooler at front bar area. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-09: Rodent droppings still located in same place. Person in charge cleaned during reinspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 18

35A-02-6

Detail 21980526

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 flying insects in soda nozzle at front bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21980525

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bacon. Also, raw beef stored over ready to eat items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

35A-04-4

Detail 21980521

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in corner on ground under drain board for triple sink by reach in cooler at front bar area. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21980529

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at 54F, person in charge discarded. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 21980531

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing from hose bibb out back with hose attached.

11-27-4

Detail 21980532

Intermediate - 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 written plan for biohazard event. Provided during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21980528

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with food debris buildup. Soda nozzle and holster with mold like substance buildup. Ice machine with mold like substance buildup on inside and deflector plate. Mold like substance buildup on interior of food reach in cooler.

16-37-1

Detail 21980530

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips.

02C-02-5

Detail 21980533

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork, hotdogs opened and prepared Saturday with no date mark.

32-04-4

Detail 21980527

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closer missing from women's restroom. Also, womens restroom missing covered receptacle.

51-11-4

Detail 21980523

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple CO2 tanks unsecured.

35B-01-4

Detail 21980535

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap observed under front and back doors.

36-73-4

Detail 21980534

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy dust and debris buildup on floor of back storage area. Also, hole in floor under cooler with bottled beverages. Also, damage to ceiling in back room right corner. Also, floor in front bar unsealed wood, not smooth and easily cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 21980519

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of tortilla chips, peppers stored on floor in back room.

33-19-4

Detail 21980520

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster on ground.

05-09-4

Detail 21980518

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing from beer glass door cooler at front. No probe thermometer during inspection.

31B-04-4

Detail 21980524

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing from men's restroom.

25-05-4

Detail 21980522

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items in cases stored on floor.

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 20700237

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Exposed wood floor, unsealed.