Playa Bowls Delray Beach
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
47
Score
Public records show six inspections at Playa Bowls Delray Beach stretching back to 2023. Playa Bowls Delray Beach was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 71, which Playa Bowls Delray Beach's 47 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - 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.
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored red bucket with towels in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scoop ice with drink to go cup . Operator removed cup . **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - 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 . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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 . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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 . **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...personal food in reach in cooler . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...front counter , top of the ice machine . **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....in multiple food black berries, nuts , chocolate, mango , pineapple, granola. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored big strainer front of handwashing sink next to dishwashing sink . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by hanging bucket , employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line handwashing sink .
31B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple nuts , topping at dry storage area.
02D-01-5
67
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Playa Bowls Delray Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls Delray Beach on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls Delray Beach?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls Delray Beach.
How does Playa Bowls Delray Beach compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Playa Bowls Delray Beach most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Playa Bowls Delray Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls Delray Beach have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Playa Bowls Delray Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Playa Bowls Delray Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls Delray Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.
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