PLAYA BOWLS
15 S POINTE DR, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 786.400.6147
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC1 2025. Operator renewed during inspection. License current
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021032185 | Jul 7, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with plastic lids.
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. All employees have no proof of food handler training. All employees have been employed more than two months.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC1 2025. Operator renewed during inspection. License current
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Garbage bags stored in hand sink. Operator removed
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by triple sink
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front ice machine
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on preparation area and dining room floors.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Portioned granola bar, missing all information, employee placed original packaging, next to portioned packages for proper identification.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Front counter- juice station-hose connecting blender inside sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand wash sink is used as a prep sink. Plan review approved as a hand wash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Preparation station- two sanitizer buckets and gallon of cleaner inside sink, employee removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Preparation area.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.front counter-juice station.
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled toilet
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris on preparation area and dining room floors.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Portioned granola bar, missing all information, employee placed original packaging, next to portioned packages for proper identification.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Clean up procedures
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 at front counter. Operator labeled sanitizer
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women restroom
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front counter, operator provided
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.