Bowl of Fun Lanes
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bowl of Fun Lanes, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Wauchula average 70, so Bowl of Fun Lanes trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
50
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken wings in the reach cooler, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board is grooved on prep table.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while doing food prep, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle was in the ice at the ice machine at the front counter, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Light in the women's bathroom is burned out.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hoods. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed one of the handwashing sinks in the men's bathroom has no water, operator stated there is a work order in for it due to a broken pipe. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-08-4
55
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on floors under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor under the handwashing sink in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters over fryers.
23-03-4
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (101F - Hot Holding) , cook states ground beef was cooked 2 hours ago. , food must be served or discarded by 430pm. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed wings cooling at 81F and cook says they were only blanched. Cook finished cook to at least 165F then recooked. Will no longer blanch, but will fully cook to 165F or hotter then cool from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70 to 41F within 4 more hours. **Warning**
03C-89-4
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. Inspector provided during inspection **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. New establishment has hired employees more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Inspector provided during inspection. Operator had employees sign.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed sleeve of pizza boxes stored on floor at dry storage. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo single service clamshells not inverted at bar. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, runny nose, or discharge from eyes working with food, clean equipment or utensils, and/or unwrapped single-service items. Observed cook coughing while cooking. **Warning**
11-12-4
Basic - Employee in kitchen carrying child in one hand opening cabinets with the other. No unauthorized personnel allowed within the kitchen work area. Only employees on duty shall be allowed within the kitchen and prep areas of the establishment. **Warning**
40-06-5
37
Aug 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowl of Fun Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowl of Fun Lanes on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowl of Fun Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bowl of Fun Lanes.
How does Bowl of Fun Lanes compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Bowl of Fun Lanes most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Bowl of Fun Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bowl of Fun Lanes have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bowl of Fun Lanes means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bowl of Fun Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bowl of Fun Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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