PLAYA BOWLS FTL, LLC
1615 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305 · 732-773-6139
Last inspected Oct 14, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
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OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 35 points better than where it started.
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 handout for operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023048291 | Aug 18, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $300 |
| 2--2022057233 | Nov 28, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in men's room.
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. Observed in coconut. Operator replaced with a measuring cup with handle.
Inside/outside of dumpster area not clean.
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Multiple Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees observed with no hair restraints.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter on mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on water hose side.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on reach in coolers.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee went into office for paperwork, then went to front counter and proceeded to wipe counter with sanitizer, then began to prepare food without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/changed gloves.
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 handout for operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink. Operator replaced.
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.
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. 2 employees without food handler certification or CFM - provided Food Employee Reporting Agreements for employees.
No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles at front counter - per operator, glass cleaner and sanitizer. Operator labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All refrigeration handles and gaskets.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in front counter fruit. Operator stored all items properly.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter hand sink visibly soiled.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm.
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.