How many health inspections has BOWLERO TAMARAC had?

BOWLERO TAMARAC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BOWLERO TAMARAC ever been shut down?

Yes, BOWLERO TAMARAC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at BOWLERO TAMARAC?

The most frequently cited violations at BOWLERO TAMARAC are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

BOWLERO TAMARAC

8501 N UNIVERSITY DR, Tamarac, FL 33321

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BOWLERO SAWGRASS LLC · License: SEA1608102

BOWLERO TAMARAC in Tamarac, FL has 25 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.9 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

25Inspections

148Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 19, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for BOWLERO TAMARAC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Oct 31, 2018	Rodent activity	09:28:00

Inspection History (25)

Mar 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Oct 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Feb 24, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Feb 21, 2023 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Jan 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 33 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

BOWLERO TAMARAC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BOWLERO TAMARAC had?: BOWLERO TAMARAC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BOWLERO TAMARAC ever been shut down?: Yes, BOWLERO TAMARAC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at BOWLERO TAMARAC?: The most frequently cited violations at BOWLERO TAMARAC are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

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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.

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