Bowlero East Ocala
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Bowlero East Ocala, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter and bar area hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pizza ovens stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in bar area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner behind front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bar area hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored on kitchen ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks next to kitchen soda box station.
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Drawers beneath cook line grill greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups on floor in back storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizzas stored in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
43
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) employee were not able to tell me how long those items had been in the flip-top make table cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler: Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) employee were not able to tell me how long those items had been in the flip-top make table cooler
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in bar hand wash sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge does not have any proof of food manager certification **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Person in charge does not have proof for any food handler certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected in dry goods storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on top of oven. Manager removed hat **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. wet
10-14-5
39
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, cheese stored above filling line (overnight), at inspection time cheese portion bags at: 51F, 51F and 53F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, cheese stored above filling line (overnight), at inspection time cheese portion bags at: 51F, 51F and 53F.
03A-02-5
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. Inspector provided a digital copy during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the bar area, o soap, o paper towels and no sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Six photocopies, for National Registry certifications. **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 next to ice machine, not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with some mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside salt container, employee removed.
14-01-5
47
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two cleaning chemicals on shelf over single service items in bar area. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In crock pot at front counter: chili 121-130F. Item placed in crockpot over four hours ago. Stop sale issued.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In crock pot at front counter: chili 121-130F. Item placed in crockpot over four hours ago.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device and or hand washing sign provided at handwash sink. Sink in bar area missing towels and sign. Sink near front counter has no paper towels. Towels were filled at sink near front counter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Hotdogs opened two days ago with no date mark.
02C-03-5
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. None available. Provided to manager via email. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime and/or not cleaned in appropriate manner. Interior of ice machine has slimy substance on deflector plate. Also, Pizza screens cleaned daily. Instructed manager screens must be cleaned every four hours. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two certificates provided. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris around reach in make table. Exterior of drawers soiled with grease under cooking equipment. Hood filters soiled above cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Pair of pliers on top of ice machine. Manager moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer near front counter has 0 ppm quaternary sanitizer. Employee refreshed bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor tiles in ware wash area broken and have standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bowlero East Ocala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bowlero East Ocala on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bowlero East Ocala?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bowlero East Ocala.
How does Bowlero East Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Bowlero East Ocala most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Bowlero East Ocala's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bowlero East Ocala have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bowlero East Ocala 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 Bowlero East Ocala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bowlero East Ocala is inspected around two times per year on average.
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