BOWLERO UNIVERSITY
13109 N 56 ST, Tampa FL 33617 · (813)985-4468
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: salsa (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); parmesan (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding). Manager iced and moved product to reach in freezer. Re temped all items at 40f cold holding
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed a walk in cooler that is not in use and no longer working.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 water stained ceiling tiles in the women's restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler not in use,manager stated that it stopped working the night before. Observed a walk in cooler no longer in use.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave interior.
Aug 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler not in use.
Jun 5, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler not in use.
Food stored on floor. Observed one half case of mozzarella cheese store on floor in walk in cooler.
Sep 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen
Aug 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen
Aug 9, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand sink in between three compartment sin and ice machine
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: salsa (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); parmesan (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding). Manager iced and moved product to reach in freezer. Re temped all items at 40f cold holding
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand sink in between three compartment sin and ice machine
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of debris on back room floors
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in make table.
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