Park Avenue Billiards
714 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001240
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 routine inspection6 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 5 basic-38
- Administrative complaint on Oct 14, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score42
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 6 visitsRoutine inspection
- 5th follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 3 live flying insects in bar area. Employee killed and discarded 1.
- 4th follow-up visitOct 23, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 4 flying insects in upstairs kitchen and bar area. Also observed one dead fly inside raspberry liquor bottle. Employee discarded bottle.
- 3rd follow-up visitOct 20, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed in clear door reach in cooler in upstairs bar area, Cajun Ranch 55°F-56°F. Ambient cooler temperature is at 40°F. Cooler has plastic liner on shelving restricting air flow. Operator instructed employee to remove liner. Operator disposed of approximately 36 small souffle cups containing Cajun ranch.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 5 flying insects at callback in upstairs kitchen area and 2 flying insects in mop sink area.
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
No stop sale issued at callback. See 3-A in comments.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 7 flying insects at mop sink area of kitchen. Observed one flying insect in main kitchen area. Observed two flying insects in bar area upstairs.
Administrative complaint
- 1st follow-up visitOct 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Not observed at callback. Cooler not being used to store food during callback.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 7 flying insects in kitchen area during callback.
Administrative complaint
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority6
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Observed in reach in cooler next to standing reach in cooler/reach in freezer, lettuce (45°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated has been in there overnight. Employee discarded. Observed in bar area of upstairs kitchen reach in cooler, Raw ground Beef and raw ground beef sliders (44-46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated has been in the cooler for a week.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed in downstairs bar ice machine three pecked of ice have black debris. Employee removed and discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.
See stop sale. Observed in downstairs bar area kitchen, 2 hot dog containers labeled 10/03, 12 days prior.
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in reach in cooler next to standing reach in cooler/reach in freezer, lettuce (45°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated has been in there overnight. Employee discarded. Observed in bar area of upstairs kitchen reach in cooler, Raw ground Beef and raw ground beef sliders (44-46°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated has been in the cooler for a week.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
In tall reach in cooler by kitchen door, raw eggs over ready to eat foods. Employee moved eggs to very bottom.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 2 flying insects in upstairs kitchen.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic5
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed multiple bulk food storage containers not labeled.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed in downstairs bar area kitchen, scoop in bulk sugar container has handle touching product.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In downstairs bar area walk-in cooler, observed lemon storage bin broken/cracked.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed black/green mold like substance on multiple door gaskets throughout establishment.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed 2 co2 tanks in upstairs bar area, and 3 co2 tanks in downstairs bar area not secured.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.