BOWLERO APOPKA
2160 E SEMORAN BLVD, Apopka FL 32703 · (407)880-9090
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016037600 | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Both Cut boards front counter are heavily stained
Handwash sink does not have enough hot water pressure to properly wash hands at front counter
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar
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Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee training certificates are hanging in kitchen, all copies
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut boards front counter have cut marks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall under 3 compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in prep area had rusted shelves
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in sandwich station cooler does not work properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board at deli cooler front line is stained
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands Hot water at hand sink front counter has very little pressure
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler front counter not holding proper temperature
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Areas throughout kitchen and back of house has broken tiles
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Bags of chili in unit front counter, bottom piece broken off- not allowing chili to maintain proper temp
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to BF2 unit is soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in prep area labeled BACK COOLER has rust on shelves
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1.5 bags of chili in dispensing machine front counter not holding the,p due to bottom piece is broken off. Temp 107° to 112°; chili in unit over 2 days Hot dogs 52°; Beef patties 51°; Portioned diced chicken 52° Portioned sour cream 52°portioned shredded cheese 61° In cooler from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hotdogs 52°; beef patties 51°; portioned packs of diced chicken 52°; sour cream 52°; portioned cheese blend 61°:
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.5 bags of chili in hot dispensing machine temp of 107° to 112° - machine broken on bottom not allowing chili to stay hot, per employee, chili has been in machine over 2 days
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in sandwich station cooler does not work properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board at deli cooler front line is stained
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands Hot water at hand sink front counter has very little pressure
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Sandwich cooler front counter not holding proper temperature
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front counter
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Areas throughout kitchen and back of house has broken tiles
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired Bags of chili in unit front counter, bottom piece broken off- not allowing chili to maintain proper temp
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to BF2 unit is soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in prep area labeled BACK COOLER has rust on shelves
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in bin not labeled
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza cut board has heavy staining
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to 3 compartment sink
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at entrance to bar/across from register
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on front line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under hand sink front counter and kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Large hole in wall under 3 compartment sink
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in public restrooms that employees use
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen area
Very dim lighting in chemical room off kitchen area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza make station cut board has heavy black staining
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken behind ice machine Cove molding missing in bar area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards front line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to pizza make station
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing by refrigeration units Floor tiles cracked through kitchen Cracked tiles by ice machine Cracked/ broken tiles front line Cracked tiles in chemical room
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in kitchen has heavy rust buildup on shelves
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza make station cut board has heavy black staining
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken behind ice machine Cove molding missing in bar area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards front line
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to pizza make station
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled by co2 unit by boxed sodas Floor heavily soiled next to flat top on front line Behind fryers Soiled under and around fryers Floor soiled under bar counter - employee side Floor soiled in chemical room Floor soiled behind ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing by refrigeration units Floor tiles cracked through kitchen Cracked tiles by ice machine Cracked/ broken tiles front line Cracked tiles in chemical room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Blue storage bin attached to ice machine that stores ice scoop between uses is heavily soiled inside bucket
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop in product
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Doors soiled to pizza make station Low Boy drawers under flat top soiled Sugar container soiled Cooler doors soiled in kitchen
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers in kitchen - interior soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler in kitchen has heavy rust buildup on shelves
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink at bar leaking into bucket under sink 3 compartment sink in kitchen is leaking from faucet
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in container not labeled
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Cut boards front counter have heavy black staining
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen area
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front reach in cooler holding proteins not holding temperature
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to both boards on front line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen/ prepare area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to 2 door cooler by 3 compartment sink
Sep 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 56°/ Hot dogs 52° / shredded cheese 55° / steak 55°/ diced chicken 56°, per manager all items in u it from previous day
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 18 2 oz cups sour cream 56°/ 9 hot dogs 52° 5 4 oz bags Shredded cheese 55°/3 3oz bags steak55° 8 3 oz bags diced chicken 56°
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 101°; per manager over 4 hours, piece missing to keep unit/product hot, operator discarded cheese and unplugged unit
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Cut boards front counter have heavy black staining
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by 3 compartment sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen area
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Front reach in cooler holding proteins not holding temperature
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to both boards on front line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in areas throughout kitchen/ prepare area
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk-in-cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers in prep area soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to 2 door cooler by 3 compartment sink
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards front line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back kitchen area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to u it's in back prep area and pizza make station
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to cooler by 3 compartment sink
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Provided operator with form
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board to pizza make station has cut marks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in back prep area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in back cooler by 3 compartment sink are rusted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt in containers not labeled in dry storage
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.