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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Playa Bowls

2193 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Jan 8, 2026

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Magnetic strip for knifves storage with some rust. Clean to remove.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 19, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.12-COther

Official wording

Other Forms of Information (C)

Inspector’s notes

Not clear if bottles juice is pasturized or not. Juice is not bottled on the premises and obtained from an outside purveyor. Provide more information if juice is treated for 5 log reduction if not provide proper advisory.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Drain boards (C)

Inspector’s notes

Three compartment sink has no drain boards. There is shelving for clean equipment storage. No area to store soiled equipment. Install drain board or provide a table to store soiled equipment.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

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Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Small flies present in business. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-602.12-COther

Official wording

Other Forms of Information (C)

Inspector’s notes

Not clear if bottles juice is pasturized or not. Juice is not bottled on the premises and obtained from an outside purveyor. Provide more information if juice is treated for 5 log reduction if not provide proper advisory.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-301.13-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Drain boards (C)

Inspector’s notes

Three compartment sink has no drain boards. There is shelving for clean equipment storage. No area to store soiled equipment. Install drain board or provide a table to store soiled equipment.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Small flies present in business. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 7, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grease trap and or drains in the lower level with heavy odors- 3 bay sink in the lowerlevel was used at the time to verify there is no backup occuring SChedule maintainence to have drains and greasetrap properly cleaned

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 30, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Grease trap and or drains in the lower level with heavy odors- 3 bay sink in the lowerlevel was used at the time to verify there is no backup occuring SChedule maintainence to have drains and greasetrap properly cleaned

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 30, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly Magnetic strip for knife storage with rust. Clean to remove.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

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