How many health inspections has BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS had?

BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS ever been shut down?

Yes, BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS?

The most frequently cited violations at BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS

8501 N NEBRASKA AVE, Tampa, FL 33604

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JOJO FAST FOOD INC · License: SEA3917471

BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS in Tampa, FL has 28 inspections on record with 188 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

28Inspections

188Violations

2Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 3, 2019	Sewage leaks	15:20:00
Mar 2, 2015	Rodent activity	16:21:00

Inspection History (28)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Nov 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Feb 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jan 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Jul 5, 2016 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS had?: BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS ever been shut down?: Yes, BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS?: The most frequently cited violations at BILLY'S SEAFOOD & GYROS are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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