Holy Bowly Ftl
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
37
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Holy Bowly Ftl, the earliest from 2023. Holy Bowly Ftl was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Commercially made ranch dressing stored on counter at 82F(Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; Item was left out for approximately 5.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Commercially made ranch dressing stored on counter at 82F(Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; Item was left out for approximately 5.5 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As evidenced by plastic bowl of water in hand wash sink. Educated operator on the purpose of handwashing sink. Operator removed plastic bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In and around all cooking equipment at cook line ins dirty. Advised operator to have a cleaning scheduled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Box of fish stored on the floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-26-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on dry storage area with food service items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Inside container of potatoes, in chest freezer at cook line . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line spoon used for Mac and cheese stored Standing water at 79F. Advised operator on proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line microwave has food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Employee serving watermelon juice on site without proper labeling. **Warning**
02D-03-4
39
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands, no soap, at triple sink in kitchen. Employee then proceeded to prep food at cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed employee wash hands, no soap, at triple sink in kitchen. Employee then proceeded to prep food at cook line. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Admin Complaint**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed - R. Chirinos and J. Ochoa with no food handlers training after working at establishment for over 60 days **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
82
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in hand wash sink next to triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown yellow solution, stored at cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cook line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
70
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Provided operator information for CFM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-08: Observed same. Operator purchased study materials and exam voucher 08/03/2023. Operator will take CFM exam by 09/15/2023. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed produce inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed scour pads and drain covers stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Provided operator information for CFM. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator to post. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water on counter, in kitchen. Reviewed proper thawing methods with operator. Operator put chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil cartons stored on floor in kitchen, next to dry storage shelf. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
50
Feb 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Licensing inspection. Operator given information to obtain CFM. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-01-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long cutting board at fliptop and one small cutting board grooved and slightly discolored.
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holy Bowly Ftl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holy Bowly Ftl on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holy Bowly Ftl?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holy Bowly Ftl.
How does Holy Bowly Ftl compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Holy Bowly Ftl most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Holy Bowly Ftl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Holy Bowly Ftl 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 Holy Bowly Ftl 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 Holy Bowly Ftl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holy Bowly Ftl is inspected around four times per year on average.
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