Bowlero Tamarac

8501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Bowlero Tamarac stretching back to 2023. Bowlero Tamarac was last inspected on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Bowlero Tamarac's latest score of 90 sits above the Tamarac average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area, spray bottle filled with blue substance, not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, CO2 tanks not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, fried chicken breast stored uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rag not placed in sani bucket after operator finished cleaning cutting board. Operator placed in bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator fixed to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink filled with rags operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Next to grill clean bowls with no overhead protection, not stored inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open drink found in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Kitchen flip top(left); pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); salsa (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Operator placed in working reach in cooler for quick chill. Unit ambient temperature 49F° **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Left kitchen flip top holding at 49F°
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cup of water 76F° containing ice cream scoop.
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 single service cups without handles found in marinara cause in kitchen flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lowboy cooler #5: Raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. Upon arrival, cooler turned off while cleaning, less than an hour. Operator moved raw chicken to walk in cooler to quick chill, and turned on machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In left lowboy drawers, container of raw burgers above open pack of tortillas. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages and food in right fliptop lower cooler with pizza doughs. Employee moved items to designated area in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed All TCS foods in walk in cooler above 41F for more than 4 hours milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa 47 (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); minced garlic (47F - Cold Holding)watermelon 47F, cantaloupe 47F, honey dew 47F. Beef chilli 47F macaroni and cheese 46F - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Walk in cooler not in use. Do not use cooler until reinspect of cooler. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed All TCS foods in walk in cooler above 41F for more than 4 hours milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa 47 (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); minced garlic (47F - Cold Holding)watermelon 47F, cantaloupe 47F, honey dew 47F. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Do not use walk in cooler until reinspect of walk in cooler **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw burgers stored over ready to eat tater tots.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed All TCS foods in walk in cooler above 41°F for more than 4 hours milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa 47 (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); minced garlic (47F - Cold Holding)watermelon 47°F, cantaloupe 47°F, honey dew 47°F. Beef chilli 47°F macaroni and cheese 46°F
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed All TCS foods in walk in cooler above 41°F for more than 4 hours milk (46F - Cold Holding); salsa 47 (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (47F - Cold Holding); minced garlic (47F - Cold Holding)watermelon 47°F, cantaloupe 47°F, honey dew 47°F.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food milk opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with mold like substance on blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed Hand-wash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing to fill water
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface drains soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles drink lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
33
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in drawer cooler at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and mold like substance on reach in drawer gaskets at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bowlero Tamarac last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bowlero Tamarac on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bowlero Tamarac?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bowlero Tamarac.

How does Bowlero Tamarac compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?

Bowlero Tamarac most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.

Has Bowlero Tamarac's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bowlero Tamarac 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 Bowlero Tamarac inspected?

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