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KING PINS BOWLING CENTER

5310 LENOX AVE, Jacksonville FL 32205

Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 7 visits since January 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2614106
Grade history
JAN 24
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); whip cream ambient temperature (52.9F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the cooler from previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2020008786Nov 6, 2019Jun 17, 2020$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on ice cream mix in stainless upright cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in upright white reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); whip cream ambient temperature (52.9F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the cooler from previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); whip cream ambient temperature (52.9F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the cooler from previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fully cooked Chicken wings prepared onsite stored in the freezer not date marked with date they were prepared.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Ice bucket
Basic/14-38-4
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over fully cooked shrimp in white reach in freezer
High priority/08A-05-6
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 4 bottles of cleaner stored on top shelf where boxed fountain drinks are stored
High priority/41-10-4
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified manager certification provided
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Lack of pressure at hand wash sink near microwave
Intermediate/27-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage areas
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling above ice machine
Basic/36-32-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. Knobs on hand wash sink keep turning
Basic/29-08-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In room where mop sink and dry storage food items are stored
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Where condiments and mop sink is located
Basic/36-37-5
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor, employee properly stored containers of oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor, employee properly stored cups
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Where condiments and mop sink is located
Basic/36-30-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen closet to bowling lanes
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in hallway where food is stored
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above stove
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area near large pipes
Basic/35A-03-4
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in stainless upright cooler
Basic/38-08-4
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage room walls
Basic/36-30-4/Repeat Violation

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.