Gator's Pizzas and More
131 Coconut St, Bowling Green, FL 33834 · Permanent Food Service · License 3500278
What drove the grade
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 16, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic1
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
More time given
- First visitAug 12, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of any training.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Observed bottle water on floor underneath shelf in walk in cooler.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old label on container of seasoning in food preparation area.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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