GLORIAS RESTAURANT I
4816 HWY 17 N · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of DeiFratelli tomato sauce on the can rack dented, owner voluntarily discarded.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw sausage patty stored over a case of margarine and a pan of potatoes, owner moved to different shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and sent copy by email by end of inspection owner and staff signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup with no handle in the chicken base container on the prep table. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 6 tanks in the back storage not secured, behind the kitchen.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed owner with bracelets while prepping food. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back exterior door.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for owner by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed okra and potato rounds in pans that were not covered in the reach in freezer located on the cook line.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted and pitted in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.