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PLAYA BOWLS

2240 N FEDERAL HWY STE B, Pompano Beach FL 33062 · 7864006148

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1626135
Grade history
SEP 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired on December 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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 poster to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back room blocked by mop bucket and wet floor sign. Operator removed items from in front of handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Package stored in handwashing sink in back room Package was removed from handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
The state's own report →
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket. Operator removed bucket
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/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
Sep 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4

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.