Inspection Report

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PLAYA BOWLS FORT MYERS

10041 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DRIVE STE 160 · FORT MYERS, FL · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3465472
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8776469
DBPR license4607524

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority29-42-4

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate11-26-1

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.AÂ

#9Intermediate53B-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**

Warning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles of chemicals on counters in front part of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives in standing water on front line 78F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic02D-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**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.