BIG ISLAND BOWLS
133 SW 130 WAY SUITE A, Newberry FL 32669
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One National Registry of Food Safety Professionals foor manager certification for B. Schneck expired on 11/29/2024.
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/ No proof of current certified food manager training available for any employees in establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee working in kitchen and handling food. Employee stated she has been employee for approximately one year and signed the health reporting agreement on 08/20/2025. No proof of food handler training available for the employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Three ziplock bags containing fully-cooked chicken missing date marks inside reach-in freezer at front counter.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One International Food Service Executives Association food handler training certificate for H. Cupp expired on 03/14/2025.
Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional cooler in corner of kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado with sticker still attached cut in half on cutting board at refrigerated make-table.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified food manager certificate for Brendan S. expired on 11/29/2024.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for one employee working in kitchen and handling food. Employee stated she has been employed since October.
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. One employee working in kitchen and handling food without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Employee read and signed the health report agreement during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Nonfunctional cooler in back of kitchen. 2. Plastic handle on cooler door broken in kitchen, near three-compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors throughout establishment soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air several vents and ceiling tiles soiled with dust at front counter.
May 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna thawed inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In crockpot on counter: chicken (123F - Reheating 4 hours). Employee stated the chicken began reheating at approximately 8:30am. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of produce cooler soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter completely blocked with large plastic pan. This is the only handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed bucket from sink during this inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer unavailable during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna thawed inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional cooler in back of kitchen. Employee stated it would be removed soon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler door at front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent in kitchen above mop sink soiled with dust.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipe below three-compartment sink down below the rim of the floor drain.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of reach-in cooler behind front counter soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of reach-in cooler in rear storage area soiled with food debris.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Stack of clean pans stored directly on floor in rear storage area. Inspector had employee place pans in ware wash area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on reach-in cooler door and reach-in freezer door behind front counter soiled with food debris. 2. White freezer door handle behind front counter soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents throughout establishment soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling tile near air vent behind front counter soiled with dust.
Aug 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored directly on top of box containing plastic forks at front counter. Employee removed bleach from top of forks during this inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in the three-compartment sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach-in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of plastic pans in back of kitchen not inverted.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three packages of yellowfin tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging. The packaging does state that the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. The tuna is still partially frozen. Inspector had employee open packaging to continue thawing the tuna during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler and freezer doors throughout establishment soiled with food debris and/or black substance. Lower shelf of prep table in back of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. Pans containing strawberries, blueberries, and mango stored uncovered inside reach-in freezer at cookline. Pans are stacked on top of each other with the bottom of pans contacting the top of food. Inspector had employee cover all pans during this inspection.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink Quat 100ppm. Employee stated they have sanitized dishes in sink. Inspector had employee add more tablets to three-compartment sink and resanitie dishes during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored above bin of oats in dry storage area. Employee placed spray bottle on chemical storage shelf during this inspection. Two jugs containing "Fabuloso" stored on shelf beside bin of granola on lower shelf of prep table behind front counter. Employee removed jugs from shelf during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket and lid stored in handwash sink behind front counter. Employee placed bucket on a shelf during this inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label in storage area. Employee added proper label during this inspection.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside ROP packaging that states to "remove fish from packaging before thawing" inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several empty food storage containers stored inside handwash sink behind front counter. Inspector removed items from handsink during this inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used as a scoop inside bin of rice in kitchen prep area. Manager removed scoop from rice during this inspection.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside ROP packaging that states to "remove fish from packaging before thawing" inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Stop sale issued.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on top of reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area. Employee removed both drinks from freezer during this inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of water stored on floor in dining area below drink cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in restroom used by employees.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.