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PLAYA BOWLS

14881 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33181 · 7864006147

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2334046
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 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. Expired since 10/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
Basic/38-02-4/Warning
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Form was provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license Expiration date 10/1/2024
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with ice cream on the floor next to reach in freezer. PIC put it inside the reach in freezer.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor.
Basic/38-11-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Dec 11, 2023Inspection 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.