The Bowl Central

1200 Central Ave, Naples, FL 34102

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, The Bowl Central has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Naples average 81, so The Bowl Central trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink testing at 50ppm. Operator called tech for adjustment.

22-43-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with food in the, stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching granola. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor inside the walk in cooler. Operator placed the bags of brownies on the shelf inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the shelf that contains granola.

02D-01-5

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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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. Emailed form to operator. Operator printed and hung up for employees to see. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

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. Emailed form to operator and they had employees to sign and date. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on wire shelf above the reach in cooler.

24-08-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition on shelf above the blinder.operator discarded the damaged spatula. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name on the reach in cooler in front of the office. Operator labeled the container that contains hemp mix.

02D-01-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. There is a splitter attached to the faucet at the mop sink with no backflow preventer.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee entered the building, washed their hands scrubbing less than 10 seconds. Inspector educated the person in charge on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-17-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There are unlabeled chemical spray bottles between the dish machine and the mop sink

41-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bowl Central last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bowl Central on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Bowl Central?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bowl Central.

How does The Bowl Central compare to other restaurants in Naples?

The Bowl Central most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has The Bowl Central's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Bowl Central have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bowl Central 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 The Bowl Central inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Bowl Central is inspected around two times per year on average.

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