BOWL OF FUN LANES, LLC
943 SOUTH 6TH AVENUE, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-773-6391
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Inspector provided during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two containers of raw chicken over sliced cheese in the reach in cooler in back of kitchen, operator moved chicken and raw sausage over gravy in reach in freezer in back of kitchen, operator moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without a beard guard on.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs hanging on handle of fryer, owner moved.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods soiled over fryer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no hot water in one of the hand washing sinks in the men's bathroom.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over bags of shredded mozzarella cheese in the reach in cooler towards back of kitchen, operator moved the bags of cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a case of raw chicken sitting on a reach in freezer at 50F, operator stated has been sitting out for 30 minutes, operator placed in reach in cooler to bring back down to 41F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in the kitchen by the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of sugar in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for the hand wash sink next to coffee pot, printed a copy for the operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sugar on the floor, employee moved it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle down in a container of sugar, employee moved.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at hand wash sink in kitchen next to coffee pot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up in between equipment and on the hoods in the kitchen.
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken wings in the reach cooler, employee moved.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board is grooved on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while doing food prep, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle was in the ice at the ice machine at the front counter, operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave.
Light not functioning. Light in the women's bathroom is burned out.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hoods.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the men's bathroom has no water, operator stated there is a work order in for it due to a broken pipe.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floors under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor under the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters over fryers.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding), cook states ground beef was cooked 2 hours ago., food must be served or discarded by 430pm.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed wings cooling at 81F and cook says they were only blanched. Cook finished cook to at least 165F then recooked. Will no longer blanch, but will fully cook to 165F or hotter then cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70 to 41F within 4 more hours.
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. Inspector provided during inspection
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. New establishment has hired employees more than 60 days.
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. Inspector provided during inspection. Operator had employees sign.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed cook coughing while cooking.
Employee in kitchen carrying child in one hand opening cabinets with the other. No unauthorized personnel allowed within the kitchen work area. Only employees on duty shall be allowed within the kitchen and prep areas of the establishment.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of pizza boxes stored on floor at dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo single service clamshells not inverted at bar.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No handwash sink for employees. No dish washing in the bar area unless a handsink is added. Operator will use 3 bay sink in bar as handsink only.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in bar with water stain.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on dusty top of ice machine. Manager placed in sink to clean.
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.