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LAKE WALES BOWL LLC

451 EAGLE RIDGE DR STE 442, Lake Wales FL 33859 · 315-778-8744

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308785
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line area on top of panel. Operator killed and disposed of roach and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jun 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza pans on hand washing sink, operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door handle broken Ice machine door broken
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside that leads to dumpster enclosure area.
Basic/35B-01-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Location prep sink across from walk in cooler. Operator has equipment to fix leak.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area, operator cleaned sanitized soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice shield located by front counter area.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Ice machine
Basic/33-30-4
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs
Basic/32-23-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Dec 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs
Basic/32-23-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Oct 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By exit door to garbage enclosure
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs
Basic/32-23-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 15, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over green bell peppers. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line area on top of panel. Operator killed and disposed of roach and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By exit door to garbage enclosure
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine standing water removed.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs
Basic/32-23-5/Warning
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use.
Basic/33-30-4/Warning
Feb 11, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the bar area soda nozzle
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Walk cooler door handle is broken
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar in the walk in on the floor and the operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment that needs to be picked up.
Basic/33-30-4
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Towards the back of the kitchen by receiving dock.
Basic/51-11-4
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cook line above the fryer.
Basic/36-50-4
Feb 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling tile missing. In Bowling area. Operator provided ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Feb 21, 2024 · Time Extended
Dec 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bust tub sitting in the sink by the three compartment sink. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Victoria Poppell
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom paper towels and toilet paper on floor.
Basic/32-07-4
Ceiling tile missing. In Bowling area. Operator provided ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-36-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tiles vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By bar side
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Two Reach in coolers not working stored in the back by the ice machine.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4

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.