PLAYA BOWLS GAINESVILLE
PLAYA BOWLS GAINESVILLE located in GAINESVILLE has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 3.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1260 SW 5 AVE #110
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903214
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee drink on shelf above strawberries in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack stacked with water trapped in between containers. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Green cutting board at front counter with deep cut marks.
- 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. Scoops handle directly touching bananas and pineapple in reach in freezer behind front counter. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior 4 drawer reach in freezer. Food rack inside walk in cooler by bag of carrots. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket next to exposed protein powders at front counter, operator moved buckets to the bottom. Corrected On-Site
- 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 working at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 8/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8763000
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on counter above microwave.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish rack next to Three compartment sink.
- 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. Multiple containers of fruits in coolers on front line with scoops handles directly touching food.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden crate at front counter holding bag of blueberry granola.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior ice machine.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop bucket not in use with the mop head stored in a way to prevent proper air drying next to mop sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior wall of ice machine. Inside multiple reach in coolers on front line there is sticky residue.
- 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. Person in charge stated they have about 5 other employees with no certificates.