Playa Bowls

4655 Gulf Blvd Unit 104, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Other
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Playa Bowls five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in St. Pete Beach average 76, so Playa Bowls trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spray bottle in hand sink in rear prep area. Employee removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. No clean up plan for vomit and diarrheal events. Provided plan to manager.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen buckets of açaí on floor in rear of prep area. Employee moved to reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles unlabeled in front counter area. Employee labeled sanitizers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Provided plan to employee to print and display. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees hired 6 months ago no employee training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
70
Jul 10, 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 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

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

Playa Bowls most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

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