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PLAYA BOWLS

1427 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34239

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats19
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806097
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

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 and emailed to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 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. Observed Daniel Frias working since end of May without training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cold cups case on floor in storage area. Supervisor removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle at utility sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic cup without handle used to scoop blueberries in pull out drawer. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed debris on pad on shared dumpster with plaza.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 20, 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 ▾
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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 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
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 and emailed to manager.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and mattress on shared dumpster pad with plaza.
Basic/33-19-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Basic/21-38-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in dry storage area. Operator removed and segregated drinks.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator removed.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 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.