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PLAYA BOWLS

9982 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434

Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6022745
Grade history
AUG 23
NOV 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in glass door chest reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
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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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with acai stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Advised operator to remove ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 23, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Advised operator to remove ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Banana not being washed before cutting. Pic washed bananas and kiwis before cutting.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 24, 2025 · Observed employee jacket next to bowls in dry storage area. Time Extended
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed some ice build on bottom shelf in Motak reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.