Playa Bowls

4720 Town Crossing Dr Ste 125, Jacksonville, FL 32246
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Playa Bowls three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored at service sink at front line. Operator labeled both spray bottles of surface cleaners. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty who has been manager for more than 30 days unable to provide proof of CFM.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table on front line soiled/ stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior lid of ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
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Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Nov 20, 2023
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. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playa Bowls 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 Bowls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls is inspected around two times per year on average.