BOWLERO EAST OCALA
3225 SE MARICAMP RD, Ocala FL 34471 · (352)694-1111
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 5 visits since March 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
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 a digital copy during inspection.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016034587 | Jul 8, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza ovens stained.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in bar area hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter and bar area hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner behind front counter.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to kitchen soda box station.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on kitchen ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bar area hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Drawers beneath cook line grill greasy.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor in back storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in bar area.
Stored food not covered. Pizzas stored in walk-in cooler.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in dispenser by back hand wash sink by three-compartment sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer stored above food served to the public. Manager discarded drink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins and drink lids stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Baked cookies in walk-in-cooler not covered
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) employee were not able to tell me how long those items had been in the flip-top make table cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) employee were not able to tell me how long those items had been in the flip-top make table cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in bar hand wash sink. Manager removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge does not have any proof of food manager certification
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. Person in charge does not have proof for any food handler certificates.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on top of oven. Manager removed hat
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. wet
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected in dry goods storage area.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, cheese stored above filling line (overnight), at inspection time cheese portion bags at: 51F, 51F and 53F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, cheese stored above filling line (overnight), at inspection time cheese portion bags at: 51F, 51F and 53F.
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 a digital copy during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the bar area, o soap, o paper towels and no sign.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Six photocopies, for National Registry certifications.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with some mold like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside salt container, employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 next to ice machine, not secured.
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.