Bowlero University
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
95
Score
Bowlero University has been inspected 11 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Bowlero University is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
14-09-4
95
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a walk in cooler that is not in use and no longer working. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Jan 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Observed 1 expired employee training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler not in use,manager stated that it stopped working the night before. Observed a walk in cooler no longer in use. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris in the microwave interior.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 water stained ceiling tiles in the women's restroom.
36-34-5
70
Aug 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 5, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler not in use. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one half case of mozzarella cheese store on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: No plans submitted at this time. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Plans not submitted. Verified with plan review.. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: No plans submitted at this time. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed missing grout and tile in back kitchen next to grease trap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Observed missing grout and tile in back kitchen next to grease trap **Admin Complaint**
36-11-4
86
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: No plans submitted at this time. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: Plans not submitted. Verified with plan review.. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed missing grout and tile in back kitchen next to grease trap. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
86
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand sink in between three compartment sin and ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed missing hand sink in between three compartment sin and ice machine **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: No plans submitted at this time. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: Observed missing grout and tile in back kitchen next to grease trap. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
78
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table: salsa (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); parmesan (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (45F - Cold Holding). Manager iced and moved product to reach in freezer. Re temped all items at 40f cold holding **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved bar area to right side of kitchen so approved plan layout does not match. There are two hand sinks, two ice wells, four compartment sink **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed missing hand sink in between three compartment sin and ice machine **Warning**
31A-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of debris on back room floors **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout in back kitchen **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in make table. **Warning**
14-69-4
61
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowlero University last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowlero University on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowlero University?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bowlero University.
How does Bowlero University compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Bowlero University most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Bowlero University's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bowlero University have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bowlero University 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 University inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bowlero University is inspected around four times per year on average.
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