PLAYA BOWLS
700 PIER PARK DR STE D186, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 985-960-6693
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
MAY 24
APR 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee creamer 57F, in walk-in cooler. Per employee coffee creamer in walk-in over night. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee creamer 57F, in walk-in cooler. Per employee coffee creamer in walk-in over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee creamer 57F, in walk-in cooler. Per employee coffee creamer in walk-in over night. See stop sale.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles hanging on shelf over three compartment sink.
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A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Bathroom locked and sign states employees only. Employee confirms bathroom is not for customers. Discussed with employee. Employee removed sign from door and agreed to allow customers entry upon request.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Dishes on drying rack located underneath paper towel dispenser exposing dishes to dripping hands.
Floor in walk-in cooler soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clean dishes on drying rack stored under paper towel dispenser exposing dishes to dripping hands.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler door.
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Mary Walter's hired over 60 days.
Apr 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.
No hot running water at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. ( water will not turn on at hot water faucet).
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. Mary Walter's hired over 60 days.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near 3 compartment sink and back door.
Spray bottle containing chemical substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue solution stored on top of microwave not labeled.
Green Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle stored in- coconut flakes, wheat grass, Gigi berries, granola and cup stored in cacao nibs. Walk in cooler- scoop handle stored in oatmeal. Make bar- scoop handle sliced strawberries and blueberries.
Open dumpster lid.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet not working at hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloths in use and stored on food contact surface next to Nutella sauce bottle.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Half of the light is not working and the other half is flashing. Shield cover is hanging down.
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.