Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1615 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

Part of: Playa Bowls Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Playa Bowls FTL has accumulated 79 violations across 13 inspections between August 2021 and October 2025, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $660 in fines. High-priority violations have recurred throughout the inspection record, including parasite destruction issues cited in 5 separate inspections (2021, 2023, 2025), food contact surface violations appearing in 4 inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), and time-as-control violations in 3 inspections (2021, 2022, 2023). Additional high-priority findings include improper hand washing (2021), toxic substance control (2021), improper cooking temperatures (2023), shell stock requirement violations (2021, 2023), and chemical storage violations (2021, 2022, 2023). An administrative complaint was recommended following the August 2023 inspection, which documented 11 violations including approved food source, chemical storage, consumer advisory, time-as-control, cooking temperature, and shell stock violations. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 documented 10 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
79Violations
0Closures
$660in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $660.00

Disciplinary action history for Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023048291 $300.00 Aug 18, 2023 Miami (Doral)
2--2022057233 $360.00 Nov 28, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale are: Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale had?
Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale find?
Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 14, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $660.00 in fines.
How much has Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Playa Bowls Ftl, LLC in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $660.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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