Bowlero Coral

42 Mid Cape Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33991
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Bowlero Coral has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Cape Coral average 77, so Bowlero Coral trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken men's restroom door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
32-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside steam table gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure in pizza prep area.
27-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. The ice scoop was removed from ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not inverted on front counter. The manager inverted plastic plates during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name of pancreas and noodles.
02D-01-5
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken tenders over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the raw chicken tenders to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager discarded open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plated not protected beside reach-in cooler. The operator inverted plastic plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under cook line. The operator moved chicken and pork to reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken wings and chili in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and cook line.
31B-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor under hand washing sink. The operator removed sanitizer bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
47
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved raw hamburgers under raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler The manager is placing chicken wings on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside steam table.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburgers over raw shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved raw hamburgers to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly set up 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of several reach-in-coolers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
43
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing and observed mold like substance on wall where cove mold was missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in freezer gasket torn. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-11: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bowlero Coral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bowlero Coral on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bowlero Coral?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bowlero Coral.

How does Bowlero Coral compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?

Bowlero Coral most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.

Has Bowlero Coral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowlero Coral have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Bowlero Coral 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 Bowlero Coral inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bowlero Coral is inspected around three times per year on average.