Playa Bowls

145 Beachwalk Shore Dr, Ste 105, St. Johns, FL 32259

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Playa Bowls is still short, with only two visits logged. Playa Bowls was last inspected on Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Playa Bowls' latest score of 58 falls below the St. Johns average of 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (53F - Cold Holding) in top section of reach in cooler in sticking out above fill line, per manager lid has been left open for several hours, milk moved to reach in cooler on back of kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple spray bottles of sanitizer and degreaser stored over clean containers and equipment next to triple sink.

41-10-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Missing package date and location address on protein bits at grab and go reach in cooler at front counter.

02D-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Box of to go spoons and to go containers stored on floor under front counter, boxes moved. Also to go lids and to go spoons not store inverted at front counter by register.

25-06-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed cucumbers stored over buckets of prepared carrots in reach in cooler at front counter.

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee making food at front counter wearing bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing foods at front counter.

13-03-4

Aug 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathroom doors.

32-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Johns average of 69.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around seven 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.

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