PLAYA BOWLS DELRAY BEACH
1134 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach FL 33483
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding oatmeal 117F in steamer at front line. Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...kale 45F, spinach 44F in reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...kale 45F, spinach 44F in reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored gloves, Clorox spray bottle in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed those things
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at glass door reach in cooler.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....employee cleaned prep sink and changed gloves to prepared food to serve without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding oatmeal 117F in steamer at front line. Food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding oatmeal 117F in steamer at front line. Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored red bucket with towels in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink. Employee removed.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scoop ice with drink to go cup. Operator removed cup.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....Quaternary Ammonium 00 ppm... operator added quaternary ammonium in water at 200 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...whipped cream 53F in reach in cooler at front line, cream 45F in glass door reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed food another acceptable cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Cooling oatmeal 78F -67F with covered in glass door reach cooler, took another temperature about 20 minutes later it was same temperature. Employee removed food to reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by broom, dust pan at front line handwashing sink, hanging on big bowl front of handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored cleaned blanders container, red bucket, cleaner spray bottle in both handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee removed those things.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....in multiple food black berries, nuts, chocolate, mango, pineapple, granola. Employee removed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...personal food in reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...front counter, top of the ice machine.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...oatmeal 77F in glass door storage reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored big strainer front of handwashing sink next to dishwashing sink. Manager removed
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...employee removed cleaned container from triple sink without washing hands. Discussed with Manager
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by hanging bucket, employee removed bucket.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front line handwashing sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple nuts, topping at dry storage area.
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