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PLAYA BOWLS

10053 CLEARY BLVD, Plantation FL 33324 · 786-400-6147

Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1624749
Grade history
JAN 24
OCT 24
DEC 24
OCT 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 one employee without any food handler trainer. Employee washed hands properly hired approximately 2 years ago.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in almonds in direct contact with the food. Operator stored properly.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator corrected to 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing splitter added to mop sink faucet
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store work gloves Employee removed item
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Granola scoop handle in contact with crushed granola
Basic/10-08-5
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on peanut butter and almond butter containers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 25, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone and purse stored on in-use food preparation table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Observed standing water cover floor surface in dishwashing area.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with oatmeal.
Basic/10-06-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on peanut butter and almond butter containers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. -Observed plumbing system at 3 compartment sink in disrepair.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Jan 25, 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.