King Pins Bowling Center
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at King Pins Bowling Center stretching back to 2022. On Oct 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; King Pins Bowling Center is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking on ice cream mix in stainless upright cooler.
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in upright white reach in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Jun 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); whip cream ambient temperature (52.9F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the cooler from previous day. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ice cream mix (51F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (52F - Cold Holding); whip cream ambient temperature (52.9F - Cold Holding) food items were stored in the cooler from previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Fully cooked Chicken wings prepared onsite stored in the freezer not date marked with date they were prepared.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Ice bucket
14-38-4
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on white reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor, employee properly stored containers of oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor, employee properly stored cups **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Where condiments and mop sink is located
36-30-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Where condiments and mop sink is located
36-37-5
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen closet to bowling lanes
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above stove **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area near large pipes
35A-03-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. No light provided in stainless upright cooler
38-08-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Storage room walls **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in hallway where food is stored **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
70
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 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. Raw hamburger on shelf above pretzels in ziplock bags, box freezer, and raw bacon in open bag on top of cooked sausage in ziplock bag, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Quat tablets above clean tongs by triple sink, mgr moved the **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Only employee since August 2021 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Mgr doesn't know when it was changed
29-28-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream mix opened a couple of days ago,upright cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On grits
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above soda Siri boxes, front counter, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cracked on interior door of box freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles in handsink and interior of handsink by microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior bottom of upright cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In to go containers storage area **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Pins Bowling Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Pins Bowling Center on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Pins Bowling Center?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at King Pins Bowling Center.
How does King Pins Bowling Center compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
King Pins Bowling Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has King Pins Bowling Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at King Pins Bowling Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King Pins Bowling Center 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 King Pins Bowling Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King Pins Bowling Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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