Big Island Bowls
133 SW 130 Way Suite A, Newberry, FL 32669 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103675
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic-11
- Administrative complaint on Aug 28, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof an anyone having a current food manager certificate.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two of the seven food handlers certificates expired ( L. smock, S. Jordan)
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Single service lids not inverted. Employee inverted lids
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
No self closing mechanism on rest room door.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Reach in cooler not in disrepair and not operating on cookline.
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.