Big Island Bowls
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Big Island Bowls has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Newberry average 70, so Big Island Bowls is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
May 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In crockpot on counter: chicken (123F - Reheating 4 hours). Employee stated the chicken began reheating at approximately 8:30am. Stop sale issued.
03E-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna thawed inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of produce cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter completely blocked with large plastic pan. This is the only handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed bucket from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer unavailable during this inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent in kitchen above mop sink soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Nonfunctional cooler in back of kitchen. Employee stated it would be removed soon.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler door at front counter soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna thawed inside sealed reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
45
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing bleach stored above bin of oats in dry storage area. Employee placed spray bottle on chemical storage shelf during this inspection. Two jugs containing "Fabuloso" stored on shelf beside bin of granola on lower shelf of prep table behind front counter. Employee removed jugs from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink Quat 100ppm. Employee stated they have sanitized dishes in sink. Inspector had employee add more tablets to three-compartment sink and resanitie dishes during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach missing label in storage area. Employee added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket and lid stored in handwash sink behind front counter. Employee placed bucket on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit unavailable for three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
55
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside ROP packaging that states to "remove fish from packaging before thawing" inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/01/2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several empty food storage containers stored inside handwash sink behind front counter. Inspector removed items from handsink during this inspection.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups on top of reach-in freezer in kitchen prep area. Employee removed both drinks from freezer during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water stored on floor in dining area below drink cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in restroom used by employees. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Three reduced oxygen packages of tuna thawed inside ROP packaging that states to "remove fish from packaging before thawing" inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used as a scoop inside bin of rice in kitchen prep area. Manager removed scoop from rice during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. None available. Inspector provided during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator could not locate current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table at kitchen entrance near oven. Employee removed keys from table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in bottom of reach-in freezer in kitchen near make-table.
14-69-4
67
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary sanitizer test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on dry storage shelf in back of kitchen.
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Island Bowls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Island Bowls on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Island Bowls?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Island Bowls.
How does Big Island Bowls compare to other restaurants in Newberry?
Big Island Bowls most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newberry average of 70.
Has Big Island Bowls' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Big Island Bowls have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Big Island Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Big Island Bowls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Island Bowls is inspected around three times per year on average.
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