PLAYA BOWLS
4655 GULF BLVD UNIT 104, St.Pete Beach FL 33706 · 727-256-0327
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in the front counter area landing on the utility sink. Educated manager on flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Purple cutting boards stored on shelf above hand sink in the back kitchen area are stained light yellow. Cutting board on reach in deli cooler in front counter stained yellow. Red cutting board in front counter.
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. For the employee that started a week ago that's currently present engaging with food and in food preparation during the inspection. Discussed Food Employee Reporting Agreement (DBPR Form HR 5030-103) with person in charge. Form will be emailed.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training certificate for Delaney Reiter with a completion date of 3/2/2024 through SafeStaff FRLA.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled with yellow substance.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cooler and preparation area in the front counter are soiled with dust.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in front counter area expired on 2/1/2026.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Purple cutting boards stored on shelf above hand sink in the back kitchen area. Cutting board of reach in cooler in front counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles stored inside container of granola. Items moved and discussed the handle not touching the granola.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris, gray substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of brown and white powdered substance unlabeled next to front counter register.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. No clean up plan for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided plan to manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in hand sink in rear prep area. Employee removed spray bottle.
Food stored on floor. Frozen buckets of açaí on floor in rear of prep area. Employee moved to reach in freezer.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in the front counter area landing on the utility sink. Educated manager on flies.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on deli reach in cooler on line is stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with rusty colored debris.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Mar 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Provided plan to employee to print and display.
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. Employees hired 6 months ago no employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles unlabeled in front counter area. Employee labeled sanitizers
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jul 10, 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.