Playa Bowls Viera
2261 Town Center Ave, Unit 141, Melbourne, FL 32940 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507255
What drove the grade
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 repeat), 1 basic (1 repeat)-9
- Extension granted on Oct 29Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 29, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Both CFM are Expired that on file at restaurant and Joshua Fontenot is expired
More time given
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Employee on duty couldn't verify CFM in establishment
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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on duty couldn't verify CFM food handling training for establishment
Repeat violation
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tile above front counter is soiled with food debris
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.