Playa Bowls

9982 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Playa Bowls seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in glass door chest reach-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boca Raton restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Observed container containing coconut flakes stored next to handwashing sink could lead to cross contamination. Operator relocate container to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Ice buildup in glass door chest reach-in freezer .

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with acai stored in reach in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in coconut flakes container. Operator removed container from product. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table next to cut pineapples. Operator removed drinks from cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Advised operator to remove ice buildup. **Warning**

14-69-4

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Banana not being washed before cutting. Pic washed bananas and kiwis before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to bowls in storage area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employee jacket next to bowls in dry storage area. **Time Extended**

40-06-5

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink. **Warning**

29-42-4

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. Printed procedure, operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty lid storage container stored on top of hand wash sink in storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

53A-01-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse next to bowls in storage area. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Observed some ice build on bottom shelf in Motak reach in freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**

14-69-4

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in glass door chest reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

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

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