BILLY'S CAFE
1601 S DUNCAN DR, TAVARES, FL 32778
License #4508184
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →BILLY'S CAFE in TAVARES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.2 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 — 4 critical, 5 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 14, 2026 included 2 critical violations, 4 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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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)
- [02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda. Operator labelled. Sugar and flour
- [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.
- [13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook at cook line
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler.
- [29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water knob does not turn.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One step mop in bucket.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the end of cook line.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with yellow and clear liquid at cook line.
- [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.
- [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
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage area. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled.
- [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...
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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BILLY'S CAFE has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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