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PLAYA BOWLS FORT MYERS

PLAYA BOWLS FORT MYERS located in FORT MYERS, FL has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.5/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1y 2mo ago · 5 reports on file

10041 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DRIVE STE 160

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10718573

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter granola packed on site, in customer self service reach-in cooler protein bites packed on site, missing proper label. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator has added address to some items. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In seconds from front tall reach-in cooler in back half of kitchen, unwashed kiwis, strawberries and blueberries over ready-to-eat fruit puree mixes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**

11/13/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8888581

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter granola packed on site, in customer self service reach-in cooler protein bites packed on site, missing proper label. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator has added address to some items. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In seconds from front tall reach-in cooler in back half of kitchen, unwashed kiwis, strawberries and blueberries over ready-to-eat fruit puree mixes. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All available employee training expired 8/28/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Operator was delayed in training employees due to recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Time extension given 60 days to allow operator time to complete certification. **Time Extended**

9/13/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8776469

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink brown mold like substance in back of ice machine on front line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and drink on cutting board at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives in standing water on front line 78F. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. On front counter granola packed on site, in customer self service reach-in cooler protein bites packed on site, missing proper label. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In seconds from front tall reach-in cooler in back half of kitchen, unwashed kiwis, strawberries and blueberries over ready-to-eat fruit puree mixes. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee returning to work after handling personal cell phone begin to don gloves to work with food. Discussed proper handwashing with employee, employee properly washed hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added missing one vacuum breaker. Repeat 10/31/2023. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Repeat 10/31/2023, Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All available employee training expired 8/28/2024. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals on counters in front part of kitchen. Warning

12/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8540432

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed 6 scoops in granola at front of main line, scoop handle in contact with food. Also 2 no handle scoops in frozen berries in reach-in freezer drawers on front prep line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 10-18-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knives to cut bananas in quaternary sanitizer on front line. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed protein balls and granola containers in front customer service area not properly labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed bananas not properly washed cut for service on front line. Spoke with operator about proper washing techniques. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 employees hired more than 60 days no proof of training, Sylvia and Grant. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-08: Time extended to next routine inspection. **Time Extended**

10/31/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8373733

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed 6 scoops in granola at front of main line, scoop handle in contact with food. Also 2 no handle scoops in frozen berries in reach-in freezer drawers on front prep line.
  • 10-18-5:Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed knives to cut bananas in quaternary sanitizer on front line.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed protein balls and granola containers in front customer service area not properly labeled.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed bananas not properly washed cut for service on front line. Spoke with operator about proper washing techniques.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary less than 100ppm) in back kitchen. Operator adjusted to 300ppm for proper sanitation. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added to mop sink, missing one vacuum breaker.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Warning
  • 53B-13-5: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. 2 employees hired more than 60 days no proof of training, Sylvia and Grant.