BOWLERO CRYSTAL RIVER
7715 GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River FL 34429
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 fruit flies in trash can in bar area. Operator had maintenance remove trash cans in bar area and remaining flies in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026034876 | Feb 26, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $480 |
| 3--2024030341 | Jan 8, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. For Tim L.
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. Alex, Seth, and Joey.
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. For Alex, Seth, Joey, Preston, Ashley, Cassi, Carolyn, Kim, Mikkel, and Leah.
Feb 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. For Tim L.
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. Alex, Seth, and Joey.
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. For Alex, Seth, Joey, Preston, Ashley, Cassi, Carolyn, Kim, Mikkel, and Leah.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled stored in kitchen near handwash sink. Operator labeled.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated grease.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No proof of training for Alex, Joey, Kim, and Carolyn.
Unsealed concrete floor in walk-in cooler.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 fruit flies in trash can in bar area. Operator had maintenance remove trash cans in bar area and remaining flies in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Chili and cheese sauce in dispenser
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Chili and cheese in dispenser
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table in prep area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler
Mar 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice bin at western most end of bar soiled -pizza prep cooler cutting board soiled
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in prep/storage area soiled -walk in cooler floor soiled -floor in kitchen area under equipment soiled -floor under three compartment sink soiled -floor in bar area behind coolers soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small counter top oven and microwave in prep area soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic cart in storage area soiled with grease/food debris -
Reach-in cooler in prep area near pizza oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single use cups on floor in storage area Togo boxes above pizza oven not inverted
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half not date marked, operator unaware of date opened. Expiration date 12-18-23
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened half and half not date marked, operator unaware of date opened. Expiration date 12-18-23.
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 DBPR HR Form 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice bin at western most end of bar soiled -pizza prep cooler cutting board soiled
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.
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-103
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like growth on metal interior guard of ice machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Pizza prep unit cutting board near pizza over grooved
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor in prep/storage area soiled -walk in cooler floor soiled -floor in kitchen area under equipment soiled -floor under three compartment sink soiled -floor in bar area behind coolers soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Eco lab insect light installed over to go food bagging area, prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Small counter top oven and microwave in prep area soiled with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic cart in storage area soiled with grease/food debris -
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler in prep area near pizza oven interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single use cups on floor in storage area Togo boxes above pizza oven not inverted
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cut melon in rear storage area reach in cooler. Operator disposed of melon voluntarily.
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 DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit no longer usable due to water exposure
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In rear prep area. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind bar cooler and triple sink -behind cooks line equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Containers and tableware not properly inverted/stored. Operator corrected.
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