Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green
Last inspected:
4816 Hwy 17 N, Bowling Green, FL 33834Gloria's Restaurant I in Bowling Green has accumulated 204 violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the record, including management awareness failures, employee health reporting violations, handwashing and hand-washing procedure violations, shell stock mishandling, food contact surface contamination, and chemical storage issues. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recent enforcement escalations show a pattern of compliance struggles: the January 22, 2025 inspection issued a warning after documenting 4 high-priority violations including improper hand-washing and parasite destruction failures; the August 7, 2025 inspection also issued a warning with 7 high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting failures. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 identified 39 violations including a high-priority chemical storage violation, resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 6 inspections57 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green last inspected?
- Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green?
- The most frequently cited violations at Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green had?
- Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green find?
- Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 18 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green ever been shut down?
- No, Glorias Restaurant I in Bowling Green has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Nearby Establishments to Glorias Restaurant I
Poor Inspection Records Near Bowling Green
Stories You May Have Missed Bowling Green
Key Biscayne Restaurant Racked Up 9 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
Milanezza in Key Biscayne drew 9 high-severity violations on May 4, including food from unapproved sources and unreporte…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Glorias Restaurant I. How we collect and verify this data.