Lake Wales Bowl
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
Lake Wales Bowl has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Lake Wales Bowl was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That's lower than the typical Lake Wales restaurant, which scores around 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area, operator cleaned sanitized soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized ice shield located by front counter area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Ice machine
33-30-4
70
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: **Time Extended**
33-30-4
90
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
33-30-4
82
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By exit door to garbage enclosure **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
33-30-4
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shelled eggs over green bell peppers. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on cook line area on top of panel. Operator killed and disposed of roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Brian Rhoton Ligeather Brown **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By front counter **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By exit door to garbage enclosure **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine standing water removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In women's restroom 2 of the 7 stalls with out of order signs **Warning**
32-23-5
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment no longer in use. **Warning**
33-30-4
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the bar area soda nozzle
22-02-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Equipment that needs to be picked up.
33-30-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of sugar in the walk in on the floor and the operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk cooler door handle is broken
14-11-5
78
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Towards the back of the kitchen by receiving dock.
51-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cook line above the fryer.
36-50-4
90
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In Bowling area. Operator provided ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Victoria Poppell
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bust tub sitting in the sink by the three compartment sink. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Women's restroom paper towels and toilet paper on floor.
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In Bowling area. Operator provided ceiling tiles. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with a copy of written procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep station by fryer.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By front counter above consumer advisory sign.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fries on floor in walk-in freezer. Discussed with operator about a storage wrack for boxes of fries.
08B-38-4
64
Oct 10, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Wales Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Wales Bowl on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Wales Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Lake Wales Bowl.
How does Lake Wales Bowl compare to other restaurants in Lake Wales?
Lake Wales Bowl most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Wales average of 90.
Has Lake Wales Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lake Wales Bowl have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lake Wales Bowl means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lake Wales Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Wales Bowl is inspected around four times per year on average.
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