PLAYA BOWLS NEW SMYRNA BEACH
102 S COOPER ST, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169 · 386-444-3390
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 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. Issued to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021057610 | Sep 28, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 110F degrees Fahrenheit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. New employees with no food handler training
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor seating
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in freezer gaskets on cookline Soda machine ice chute, dining room
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back prep area
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in squeeze bottle 44-46F, top of reach in cooler less than an hour. Operator moved underneath.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Slime dripping from frozen beverage dispenser. Operator wiped off - ice dispenser dining room
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Current CFM expired
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. New employees with no food handler training
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor seating
Hole in or other damage to wall. Bathroom
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handsink in back room
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Batteries dead
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. New employee Luke no food handler training
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back handsink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag on bag in the box soda
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Outdoor seating
Light not functioning. Walk in cooler
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm quat wiping cloths corrected to 200 ppm quat
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Issued to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute
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. New employees with no food handler training
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to reach in freezer on cookline
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. For outdoor seating
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.