Playa Bowl Coral Gables

6620 Sw 57 Ave Bldg E #113, South Miami, FL 33143

Other

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Playa Bowl Coral Gables appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Aug 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader South Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet; above triple sink. Observed on dry dish racks.

22-31-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at front counter.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer at front counter.

14-69-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed granola and protein bites missing required labeling located at front cooler and counter for customer service.

02D-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.

16-46-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of ice machine.

21-44-1

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee entering the establishment and started to work without washing hands. Operator was informed that the hands need to be washed first. Employee washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food front counter. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil handle touching the granola front counter. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizer solution for towels soiled on the top of the ice machine.

21-11-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

06-01-5

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowl Coral Gables last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowl Coral Gables on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowl Coral Gables?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowl Coral Gables.

How does Playa Bowl Coral Gables compare to other restaurants in South Miami?

Playa Bowl Coral Gables most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Miami average of 63.

Has Playa Bowl Coral Gables' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playa Bowl Coral Gables have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playa Bowl Coral Gables means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Playa Bowl Coral Gables inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowl Coral Gables is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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