PLAYA BOWLS
1925 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand wash sink front counter Removed
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.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Giovanni Figueroa
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter area. Operator provided paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers not stored inverted above triple sink at dish pit area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging in food preparation at front counter prep area. Employee restrained hair properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed Case of bananas stored on floor on back kitchen area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0ppm at front counter. Operator mixed solution to bring to 150ppm.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by 3 bay sink had sani bucket in basin
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by 3 bay sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
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.