PLAYA BOWLS
1427 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34239
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed cold cups case on floor in storage area. Supervisor removed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle at utility sink.
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.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed debris on pad on shared dumpster with plaza.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
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 any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Printed and emailed to manager.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and mattress on shared dumpster pad with plaza.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks in dry storage area. Operator removed and segregated drinks.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Operator removed.
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.