Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BORI-BOWLS

209 US HWY 27 S · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3683103
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13583929
DBPR license3801237

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority50-08-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed restaurant is open and operating without a license, a board listed with specials on it outside, customers seated inside and preparation of food, establishment is open and operating. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on a prep table next to shelf with bowls, observed approximately five live roaches on the wall near the 3- compartment sink and three live roaches on the floor underneath the 3-compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed six live roaches on the wall above 3-compartment sink and observed two live roaches on the wall above shelve in kitchen and observed two live roaches on the door frame in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed at time of inspection approximately four live roaches on the wall under the 3-compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed restaurant is open and operating without a license, a board listed with specials on it outside, customers seated at tables and preparation of food, establishment is open and operating. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on the reach in cooler in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not air drying properly in the front counter area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.