Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

BOWLERO GULF GATE

7221 S TAMIAMI TRL, Gulf Gate, FL 342315597

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Oct 22, 2025
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 24137837

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken on the cook line without visible cross-contamination. The operator voluntarily discarded the cooked chicken. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24137836

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24137830

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.

31B-03-4

Detail 24137835

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the ice machine.

41-17-4

Detail 24137833

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle of peroxide not lab leaded behind the bar.

27-16-4

Detail 24137832

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 80F at the hand sink near the entrance to the kitchen.

14-01-5

Detail 24137834

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese in the 2-door stand up reach in cooler in he kitchen. The operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 24137831

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Oba box of foam cups stored on the floor in dry storage.

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23116684

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler at the front counter. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in another cooler. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) in the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator was unsure on the duration the cheese had been out of temperature. Other potentially hazardous foods in the cooler were at proper cold holding temperatures. The operator will monitor the temperatures. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23116681

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray glass cleaner stored near single-use utensils at the front counter. The operator properly stored the spray chemical. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 23116680

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink at 500ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 23116677

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the handwashing sink near the ice machine. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23116678

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled chemical spray bottle behind the bar. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23116682

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer #2.

22-08-4

Detail 23116683

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed the interior of the microwave soiled with food debris.

25-23-4

Detail 23116679

Basic - Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed single use gloves stored underneath the paper towel dispenser at the front counter. The operator properly stored the gloves. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 22306412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 22306416

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the ice machine.

41-17-4

Detail 22306410

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the three compartment sink.

29-18-4

Detail 22306414

Basic - Drain cover missing underneath the three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 22306418

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled soda stored on the floor in the storage area. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22306417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table with cookie oven soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22306415

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside the mug reach in cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 22306411

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service cups stored on the floor of the storage area. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22306413

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

41-23-4

Detail 21993100

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed open and baited rodent trap near the ice machine and the reach in freezer in the kitchen.

22-02-4

Detail 21993104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21993098

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near the reach in freezer in the kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21993102

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 21993101

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under prep table with cookie oven soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21993099

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside the mug reach in cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21993103

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service to go cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Jan 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21680040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21680038

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding behind reach in cooler at the front counter.

36-17-5

Detail 21680039

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair near reach in freezer in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-52-4

Detail 21680043

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed packaged cheese stored under dripping condensation tray in stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator moved all food products and placed containers to catch the water drip. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21680041

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom of the table by popcorn machine soiled with food debris.

22-16-4

Detail 21680042

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of debris inside the mug reach in cooler behind the bar. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 21680045

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves inside reach in cooler behind bar and in the kitchen with rust and pitted. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21680044

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single serve articles stored on floor in storage areas in the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 21621078

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener.

31B-02-4

Detail 21621076

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator stocked hand wash sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21621071

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in dish area. Operator stocked hand wash sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21621073

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under rack for clean dishes and under three compartment sink.

36-17-5

Detail 21621075

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles next to stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 21621072

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in cooler for glass mugs behind bar soiled with debris.

14-33-4

Detail 21621077

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler behind the bar.

25-05-4

Detail 21621074

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve to go items stored on floor of dry storage area. Repeat Violation

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21106898

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 21106900

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food pan stored in Hand wash sink. Employee removed pan. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21106902

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at Hand wash sink near Dish machine area. Employee placed towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21106901

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table. Employee removed drink Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21106899

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee moved containers. Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20838998

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20838994

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20838995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in disrepair under triple sink in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20838997

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed absence of ambient thermometer in several reach in coolers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20838996

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20838105

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20838109

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roach carcasses on floor in bar area under ice sink next to floor drain. Manager stated exterminator had just treated the establishment several hours prior to inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Observed approximately 50 dead roach carcasses in the food service area of the establishment. Admin Complaint

14-11-4

Detail 20838108

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 20838104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in disrepair under triple sink in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20838107

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed absence of ambient thermometer in several reach in coolers in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 20838106

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-04: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 20835656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties in opened package over sandwich rolls in reach in freezer. Employee moved beef. Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 20835649

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 12 live roaches in bar service area of licensed establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 20835647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20835654

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured in soda box area. Employee secured tank. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 20835648

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25 dead roach carcasses on floor in bar area under ice sink next to floor drain. Manager stated exterminator had just treated the establishment several hours prior to inspection.

14-11-4

Detail 20835652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket in disrepair.

36-11-4

Detail 20835646

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor tiles in disrepair under triple sink in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20835653

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee moved pickles. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20835655

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed absence of ambient thermometer in several reach in coolers in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 20835651

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers in kitchen soiled all soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20835645

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelving. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20835650

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of ss items stored on floor in dry storage.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20560625

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board stained. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20560621

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper trash in hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20560617

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 20560615

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at ice machine area. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 20560624

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor in kitchen not smooth and cleanable.

33-36-4

Detail 20560622

Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Observed high grass and weeds around exterior of building at back near dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 20560620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 20560619

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 20560618

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed interior shelves of reach in cooler rusted.

36-27-5

Detail 20560623

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen.

29-11-4

Detail 20560616

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink.