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BOWLERO CORAL

42 MID CAPE TERRACE, Cape Coral FL 33991

Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats334
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4602614
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mopp sink is backed up. The manager stated plumber will be coming in for repairs tomorrow.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2019003087Jan 2, 2019Mar 15, 2019$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar being used as a dump sink. Educated operators on only using handwashing sink for handwashing only.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar. The manager labeled sanitizer bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors both bathroom doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from pizza oven door.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container of nacho meat in walk-in cooler. The manager changed date during inspection.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed mopp sink is backed up. The manager stated plumber will be coming in for repairs tomorrow.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
The state's own report →
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken men's restroom door.
Basic/32-17-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Basic/36-12-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in pizza station.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken men's restroom door.
Basic/32-17-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing in pizza making area handwashing sink blocked by sanitizer bucket. The sanitizer bucket was removed from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in men's and women's restroom.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area.
Basic/36-17-5
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken men's restroom.
Basic/32-17-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside stove top.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in pizza prep area.
Intermediate/27-17-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted on front counter. The manager inverted plastic plates during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of pancreas and noodles.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken tenders to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded open drink.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plated not protected beside reach-in cooler. The operator inverted plastic plates.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator moved chicken and pork to reach-in cooler across from cook line.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chili in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from floor.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.