Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GATOR'S PIZZAS AND MORE

131 COCONUT ST · BOWLING GREEN · Hardee County · FL 33834

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3752800
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13791302
DBPR license3500278

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a pan of strawberry glaze dated 7/20/26 in the walk in cooler, owner voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed pan of sausage gravy in reach in cooler not date marked, per owner gravy was opened Sunday, owner discarded voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottle water on floor underneath shelf in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop down in container of flour on shelf, owner took scoop out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on container of seasoning in food preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.