Playa Bowls

1427 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Playa Bowls appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle at utility sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed plastic cup without handle used to scoop blueberries in pull out drawer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.Observed debris on pad on shared dumpster with plaza. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
95
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 and emailed to manager. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage and mattress on shared dumpster pad with plaza.
33-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Nov 3, 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 Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playa Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Playa Bowls inspected?

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