Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa

Last inspected:

609 Crater Ln, Tampa, FL 33619
Overview

Brandon Crossroads Bowl, a 125-seat bowling alley food service facility in Tampa, has been emergency-closed twice: for roach activity on November 13, 2015 and for rodent activity on March 13, 2018. Over 25 inspections dating to at least 2015, the facility accumulated 186 violations, averaging 7.4 per inspection—more than 40% above the statewide average of 5.2. Two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines were issued. Employee health policy violations appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections reviewed, indicating a persistent systemic management failure. Hand washing violations, shell stock violations, and consumer advisory failures were also recurring across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 found 15 violations including high-priority failures in proper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory, and approved food source, with the inspection completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: March 13, 2018 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
186Violations
2Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.74 violations / inspection 5.74 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 18:17:00
Roach activity 17:17:00

Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2018013847 $400.00 Mar 13, 2018 Fort Lauderdale
3--2015050328 $400.00 Nov 13, 2015 Fort Lauderdale

Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections39 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa last inspected?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa last shut down?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa was last shut down on March 13, 2018 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa had?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa find?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa ever been shut down?
Yes, Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa been fined?
Brandon Crossroads Bowl in Tampa has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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