PLAYA BOWLS GAINESVILLE
1260 SW 5 AVE #110, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.451.4919
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 3 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to exposed protein powders at front counter, operator moved buckets to the bottom.
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. 2 employees working at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink on shelf above strawberries in walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack stacked with water trapped in between containers.
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Equipment in poor repair. Green cutting board at front counter with deep cut marks.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops handle directly touching bananas and pineapple in reach in freezer behind front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior 4 drawer reach in freezer. Food rack inside walk in cooler by bag of carrots.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall of ice machine. Inside multiple reach in coolers on front line there is sticky residue.
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. Person in charge stated they have about 5 other employees with no certificates.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter above microwave.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack next to Three compartment sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple containers of fruits in coolers on front line with scoops handles directly touching food.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden crate at front counter holding bag of blueberry granola.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket not in use with the mop head stored in a way to prevent proper air drying next to mop sink.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap or hand towels at kitchen hand washing sinks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in dining room women's restroom.
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.