PLAYA BOWLS
9982 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Printed procedure, operator posted
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table next to cut pineapples. Operator removed drinks from cutting board.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed container containing coconut flakes stored next to handwashing sink could lead to cross contamination. Operator relocate container to a safe location.
Ice buildup in glass door chest reach-in freezer.
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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 coconut flakes container. Operator removed container from product.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with acai stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Advised operator to remove ice buildup.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Advised operator to remove ice buildup.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Banana not being washed before cutting. Pic washed bananas and kiwis before cutting.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to bowls in storage area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
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. Printed procedure, operator posted
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty lid storage container stored on top of hand wash sink in storage area. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to bowls in storage area. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Observed some ice build on bottom shelf in Motak reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.