The Perfect Rack Billiards
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
67
Score
The Perfect Rack Billiards appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. On Nov 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Perfect Rack Billiards' 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep tables. Employee moved beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and jacket stored hanging on dry storage shelf. Employee moved all personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. On employee with facial hair no beard guard placing condiments and chicken on plates.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. A few wet clean dishes stacked on shelf outside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk in Freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pair of tongs stored on Fryer door in risk of contamination of and employee rub against them.
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Green sanitation bucket stored on floor in bar area.
21-38-4
67
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Cups stacked in bar area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in the Walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Black unwrapped straws in Bar area.
25-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls stored in shelf not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks in cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
70
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on shelf with dry storage food items, manager moved jacket **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler door
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of open food items stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between prep table and cooler
10-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on container of steak
14-38-4
74
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024, operator updated his license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 provided emailed operators written procedures. Operator printed written procedures **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A few open cases of food on floor In the walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler
23-03-4
67
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect by dish machine
35A-02-6
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 procedures provided, emailed operator vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedures during inspection. Employee printed and posted cleanup procedures **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on Prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Unwrapped straws on bar top
25-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table when not in use
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled bins with white powdery substances stored inside, employee labeled containers sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under hand wash sink in food prep area
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of Impossible burgers stored in a container of raw chicken, employee properly stored food items during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 procedure, emailed manager written procedures
11-27-4
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/ Per employee all manager certification is locked in the safe **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Per employee all employee training is locked in the safe **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Per employee files and paperwork are locked in the safe
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Open Cases of food on floor in the Walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach in prep top freezer, walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Two containers of Unwrapped straws stored on bar counter top
25-27-4
39
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain killer on prep table, employee removed them **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Batter for raw fish already used on shelf above lettuce, walk in cooler, mgr rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 54f raw wings above fill line in prep unit, mgr rearranged **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets on prep table, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for fryers by stove **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in prep unit **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cover door food on grill
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On table, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk under prep table, mgr wrote name on **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
33
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45-47f raw wings above fill line in prep cooler by fryer, mgr rearranged and got to 41f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mgr set up chl in triple sink at bar and will sanitize dishes there, 100 ppm chl, technician fixed dish machine **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs on shelf above unwashed veggies, mgr got confused because the veggies are unwashed, in walk in cooler, explained to her **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chl in dish machine, measured biggest containers in bar triple sink and they fit, technician arrived while talking about manual sanitation, fixed 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For dish machine
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee here for two months
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened on Wednesday
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dump sink at bar
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for fryers, employee placed them on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. For utensils by toaster, mgr changed it **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep area, mgr moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone and cigarettes on prep table, mgr moved them **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in 2 door prep unit
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid is cracked for raw pork, mgr changed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under rinse sink by dish machine
29-11-4
19
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Bar doesn't match new plans, plans state bar is the same, no changes, but it is not the same **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: He submitted plans on June 22nd and received a letter from plan review on June 23rd, plans not being worked on yet **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Perfect Rack Billiards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Perfect Rack Billiards on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Perfect Rack Billiards?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Perfect Rack Billiards.
How does The Perfect Rack Billiards compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Perfect Rack Billiards most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Perfect Rack Billiards' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Perfect Rack Billiards have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Perfect Rack Billiards means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Perfect Rack Billiards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Perfect Rack Billiards is inspected around three times per year on average.
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