Playa in Hollywood

Last inspected:

3555 S Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
Overview

Playa in Hollywood has 19 inspections on record spanning from 2022 to January 2026, accumulating 114 total violations — an average of 6.0 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly, including hand washing violations cited in at least 6 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections, and management awareness failures in 3 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on January 5, 2024 identified 9 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, handwashing facilities, and proper hand/arm washing. Fire safety violations on record include missing boiler insurance inspector reports filed in 2021 and 2019, and an undocumented cooking hood suppression system cited in 2018. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was completed with no further action required and no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
114Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Playa in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 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 in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Per operator, boilers have been reinspected but still waiting for certificates. Operator showed invoice from 8/10/2021. **Corrective Action Taken**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Has suppression system Panini maker has grease build up and is not under the hood. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring next to handsink at bar.For reporting purposes only.

Playa in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Playa in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa in Hollywood last inspected?
Playa in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Playa in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited violations at Playa in Hollywood are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Playa in Hollywood had?
Playa in Hollywood has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Playa in Hollywood find?
Playa in Hollywood was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Playa in Hollywood ever been shut down?
No, Playa in Hollywood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Playa in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Playa in Hollywood has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Playa in Hollywood operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Splash Hotel Pool Grill & Bar (2016).

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