Playa Bowls

100 Commercial Blvd Unit B, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL 33308
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Playa Bowls, the earliest from 2022. On Jul 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.

Restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se average 76, so Playa Bowls trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Employees filled Food Employee Reporting Agreement out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Dec 14, 2022
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 Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two 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.