How many health inspections has SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR had?

SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR ever been shut down?

No, SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR

2138 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Lee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RJ BILLIARDS INC · License: SEA4604029

SOUTHERN BILLIARDS AND SPORTS BAR in Cape Coral, FL has 31 inspections on record with 203 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

31Inspections

203Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 4, 2025