BOWLERO BRADENTON
4208 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · (941)758-8838
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and diced tomato pico both at 55F. Operator stated products had been switched out approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator moved products to walk-in cooler to bring down temperatures.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018058613 | Oct 11, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved the beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in their steam table: Marinara (50F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it was reheated in the flattop approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator placed it back on the flattop to get it back to proper temp.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical improperly stored next to drinks at the bar. Operator removed them.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chlorine test strips available. Operator states they are on order from ecolab.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed their make table cutting boards heavily grooved.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the keg cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed debris buildup along the whole floor of the establishment.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler gaskets and the walk in cooler fan covers.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream and diced tomato pico both at 55F. Operator stated products had been switched out approximately 2 hours earlier. Operator moved products to walk-in cooler to bring down temperatures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner on bottom shelf of food preparation table in kitchen next to cutting boards. Operator removed oven cleaner.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket in handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in front food area. Operator replaced paper towel.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink in front food area. Operator replaced hand soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Operator was in the process of cleaning ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen with excess dust and soil.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at pizza station and at make station on front line with cut marks.
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 of container in flour. Operator removed scoop.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun in bar area with build up of soil. Operator cleaned and sanitized soda gun.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in interior of ice machine in back dry storage area near bagged soda.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at the front make station and in pizza area with cut marks and groves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food preparation table at the shake area. Employee removed cell phone and cleaned area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on 2 door reach-in cooler in pizza making area.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged onions stored on the floor in soda dry storage area. Operator moved onions to shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees must wash hands sign at hand wash sink in front food predation area. E-mailed a copy of employees must wash hand sign. Operator posted sign.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on dumpsters. Operator closed lids.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed simple green cleaner stored next to single serve cups. Operator removed cleaner.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer to strong. Operator diluted sanitizer to 200ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup being used to dispense panko bread crumbs. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of bagged soda store on floor in back storage area near ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. E-mailed copy to operator to print and hang.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in 2 door reach in cooler in front area next to make station and in reach-in pizza cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve plates not inverted. Operator turned plates over.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over pizza sauce and cooked taco meat on shelf in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bacon below taco meat and sauce.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals on shelf in kitchen area next to cooking oil. Operator removed cleaning products.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in front food area. Operator replaced paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap at handwashing sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Solo cup without a handle being used to dispense cookies crumbs. Operator removed cup.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard under chocolate syrup in dry storage area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing next to reach in cooler in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers not inverted. Manager inverters all single serve food boats. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched bare body,put gloves on and grabbed cheese and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee discarded cheese,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves Emailed. Person in charge a copy of glove us and Handwashing handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cheese.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area cooked Beef Taco meat date marked 10/29/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area cooked Beef Taco meat date marked 10/29/23. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in main kitchen area employee touched bare body,put gloves on and grabbed cheese and failed to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee discarded cheese,removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves Emailed. Person in charge a copy of glove us and Handwashing handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Cheese.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back kitchen area. Person in charge secured tank
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen Walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid on East end of parking area. Person in charge closed Lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in front kitchen area Single service containers stored upright. Person in charge inverted.
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