Playa Bowls
2240 N Federal Hwy Ste B, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 · Permanent Food Service · License 1626135
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed by the Sep 28 follow-up), 4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot)-13
- Administrative complaint on Jul 28, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score75
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 28, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Observed same at callback inspection
More time given
- First visitJul 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Business license expired on December 1, 2025.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Emailed poster to operator.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink in back room blocked by mop bucket and wet floor sign. Operator removed items from in front of handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Package stored in handwashing sink in back room Package was removed from handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
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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.