Billy's Texas B.B.Q.

• official resultClosed by the city
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: At the time of the inspection there was no hot water inside of the establishment. Water at the hand and preparation sinks were at 55F. Hot water heater at the time of the inspection was damaged and not attached. New hot water heater was inside of the establishment and waiting to be installed. Ensure that there is sufficient hot water throughout the establishment in order to properly wash equipment as well as hands.
  code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
  Inspector note: Evidence of smoking inside of the establishment. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment.
  code 590.002/2-401.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Lower shelf of the Pizza cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was operating at below 41F at the time of the inspection. Portion of flooring near the soda cooler is damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs.
  code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 2, 2021: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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