Playa Bowls Miami Midtown

3111 Ne 1 Ave Ste 200, Miami, FL 33137

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Playa Bowls Miami Midtown, the earliest from 2023. Playa Bowls Miami Midtown was last inspected on Aug 13, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Playa Bowls Miami Midtown on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee refill bottle of sanitizer and prepared new solution. Recheck Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

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

22-20-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles very Buildup of food debris.

23-24-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a green cutting board near ice machine no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across drawers by front counter.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS lids not inverted by front counter. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under fruits prep table. Employee prepared new solution. Recheck ; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water near cutting board at prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Sep 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

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 scoop handle touching the product inside chocolate whey protein. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards no touching food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-01-5

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on cut pineapple and bananas container inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls Miami Midtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls Miami Midtown on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls Miami Midtown?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls Miami Midtown.

How does Playa Bowls Miami Midtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Playa Bowls Miami Midtown most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Playa Bowls Miami Midtown's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls Miami Midtown have averaged around 11 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 Miami Midtown 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 Miami Midtown inspected?

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

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