Bowlero Gulf Gate
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
47
Score
Bowlero Gulf Gate has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Bowlero Gulf Gate's latest score of 47 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken on the cook line without visible cross-contamination. The operator voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of peroxide not lab leaded behind the bar.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80F at the hand sink near the entrance to the kitchen.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in he kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Oba box of foam cups stored on the floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in another cooler. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator was unsure on the duration the cheese had been out of temperature. Other potentially hazardous foods in the cooler were at proper cold holding temperatures. The operator will monitor the temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray glass cleaner stored near single-use utensils at the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer #2.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single use gloves stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-23-4
45
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the ice machine.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table with cookie oven soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Drain cover missing underneath the three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled soda stored on the floor in the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside the mug reach in cooler behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service cups stored on the floor of the storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
55
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed open and baited rodent trap near the ice machine and the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
41-23-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table with cookie oven soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside the mug reach in cooler behind the bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
61
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator stocked hand wash sink with soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator stocked hand wash sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles next to stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler for glass mugs behind bar soiled with debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler behind the bar.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve to go items stored on floor of dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under rack for clean dishes and under three compartment sink.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowlero Gulf Gate last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowlero Gulf Gate on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowlero Gulf Gate?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bowlero Gulf Gate.
How does Bowlero Gulf Gate compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Bowlero Gulf Gate most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Bowlero Gulf Gate's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowlero Gulf Gate have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bowlero Gulf Gate 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 Gulf Gate inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bowlero Gulf Gate is inspected around two times per year on average.
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