Playa Bowls

71 E Indiantown Rd Ste 803, Jupiter, FL 33477
American
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Playa Bowls has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Jupiter average 79, so Playa Bowls trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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 changed sanitizer container; to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored- sanitizer bottle stored inside cooler with drinks at the back of the kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put gloves on before washing hands and started to make smoothies Manager educated and employee washed hands; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in cooler at front counter - opened more than 24 hours; as per employee possibility on Saturday Advised to date immediately after opening to avoid confusion;
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by three compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- to store cleaning brush Removed
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Printed and signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed equipment like water filter attached to faucet at handwash sink by three compartment sink to filtrate water for smoothies ; advised to remove filter
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and printed poster **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- three compartment sink and wiping cloth Advised to use test strips
16-33-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- sorbet buckets in walk-in freezer Advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); fixed to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
32
Aug 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.