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BOWIGENS BEER COMPANY

1014 STATE ROAD 436, Casselberry FL 32707 · 407-375-1436

Last inspected Dec 18, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6905398
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -20 small flying insects on top of chest freezer next to beer vats
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.

0 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink at front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks located in back room.
Basic/51-11-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nov 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS at front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 5, 2024 · 3 small flying insects in room with beer vats Time Extended
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -20 small flying insects on top of chest freezer next to beer vats
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -HWS at front bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at front bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - faucets
High priority/29-34-4/Repeat Violation
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - employee asked owner print and showed via text message.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. - mens room
Basic/32-17-4

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.