Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

PLAYA BOWLS DELRAY BEACH

1134 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Jan 20, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24312691

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food....employee cleaned prep sink and changed gloves to prepared food to serve without washing hands . Employee washed hands after discussion Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 24312690

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding oatmeal 117F in steamer at front line . Food being held more than 4 hours.

03B-01-6

Detail 24312695

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding oatmeal 117F in steamer at front line . Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24312694

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored red bucket with towels in handwashing sink by the 3 compartment sink . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24312689

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 24312692

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

14-01-5

Detail 24312693

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scoop ice with drink to go cup . Operator removed cup . Corrected On-Site

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

22-43-4

Detail 24035452

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....Quaternary Ammonium 00 ppm... operator added quaternary ammonium in water at 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24035451

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...whipped cream 53F in reach in cooler at front line , cream 45F in glass door reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Manager removed food another acceptable cooler . Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24035457

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Cooling oatmeal 78F -67F with covered in glass door reach cooler , took another temperature about 20 minutes later it was same temperature. Employee removed food to reach in freezer . Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24035450

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by broom , dust pan at front line handwashing sink , hanging on big bowl front of handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink . Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24035454

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored cleaned blanders container , red bucket , cleaner spray bottle in both handwashing sink at the establishment. Employee removed those things . Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24035455

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24035458

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

14-01-5

Detail 24035449

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food....in multiple food black berries, nuts , chocolate, mango , pineapple, granola. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 24035453

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...personal food in reach in cooler . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24035456

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...front counter , top of the ice machine . Warning

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23116354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...oatmeal 77F in glass door storage reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23116355

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored big strainer front of handwashing sink next to dishwashing sink . Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-02-4

Detail 22577188

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...employee removed cleaned container from triple sink without washing hands. Discussed with Manager

31A-09-4

Detail 22577190

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by hanging bucket , employee removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22577191

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line handwashing sink .

02D-01-5

Detail 22577189

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple nuts , topping at dry storage area.

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 21777799

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. oatmeal (113°F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Operator states item has been in unit less than 2 hours. Operator turned heat up in unit Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21777800

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple items stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21777796

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21777795

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21777797

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employees 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. 10+ employees employed over 60 days. 1 provided Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 21777798

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed kiwis on cook line with stickers. Discussed with operator Warning

Jan 20, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.