HOLY BOWLY FTL
112 DAVIE BOULEVARD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 9542950086
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
DEC 23
JUL 24
DEC 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1st., 2025. Manager renewed business license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068331 | Sep 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1st., 2025. Manager renewed business license during inspection.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler, Raw Salmon (65F - Ambient Cooling) at 1:10 pm, since 12:30 pm, to 65 F at 1:50 pm. At this rate, proper cooling will not occur. Advised manager to move salmon to reach in cooler. Salmon was moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with grease and food debris. Employee placed can opener in sink to be washed and sanitized.
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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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. One employee, preparing food, without food handler certification.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean covers/ lids for pans stored in soiled bin with food debris, under prep table. Employee placed in sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed beverage from prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee preparing food without hair restraint. Educated employee on wearing proper hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Cans of canned corn stored on floor under dry storage rack. Employee moved corn to shelf.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup stored with handle down in pan of beef in flip top cooker on cook line. Employee removed cup from beef.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Interior of microwave, and handle soiled with food debris under prep.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of disposable lids and napkins and other paper goods stored on floor behind counter. Employee placed items on shelf.
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially made ranch dressing stored on counter at 82F(Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; Item was left out for approximately 5.5 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially made ranch dressing stored on counter at 82F(Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; Item was left out for approximately 5.5 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table can opener soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by plastic bowl of water in hand wash sink. Educated operator on the purpose of handwashing sink. Operator removed plastic bowl.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Box of fish stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry storage area with food service items. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Inside container of potatoes, in chest freezer at cook line. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line spoon used for Mac and cheese stored Standing water at 79F. Advised operator on proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed from water.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line microwave has food debris.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Employee serving watermelon juice on site without proper labeling.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In and around all cooking equipment at cook line ins dirty. Advised operator to have a cleaning scheduled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside garage bag, in two door cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above shredded cheese inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line. Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup and food debris inside chest freezer next to stove at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside black beans container, handle in contact with food. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave at cook line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in coolers at cook line soiled with food debris.
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands, no soap, at triple sink in kitchen. Employee then proceeded to prep food at cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jul 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Discussed using time as a public health control with operator. Operator put food in cooler to quick chill.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands, no soap, at triple sink in kitchen. Employee then proceeded to prep food at cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a/c drain pipe draining water into kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed drain pipe.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown blue solution stored at front counter. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Observed deli cup stored inside pasta bin at cook line. Operator removed. 2) Observed condiment cup stored inside shredded cheese container at cook line. Operator removed.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown yellow solution, stored at cook line. Operator labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Provided operator information for CFM.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scour pads and drain covers stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Provided operator information for CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator to post.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil cartons stored on floor in kitchen, next to dry storage shelf. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water on counter, in kitchen. Reviewed proper thawing methods with operator. Operator put chicken in walk in cooler.
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.