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Playa Bowls

2526 Hillsborough St

Last inspected May 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 22, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Open plant fluids not date marked for dispositionFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Open plant fluids not date marked for disposition; CDI: Products were date marked according to opening as was demonstrated by staffing; 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode Observation: Spray bottles not labeled with the working contentsChemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Spray bottles not labeled with the working contents; CDI: Spray bottles labeled during inspection. 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Staffing are not wearing hair coverings during food production tasks. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils. Repeat.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3-304.14(E)Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E); Core; Multiple sanitizer wipes stored on counters or equipment after use and not put back into sanitizer buckets. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils.

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
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Torn gasket on two door low freezer base cooler. Replace. Maintain equipment in good repair.

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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The non-food contact surfaces of the juicer basket; ice machine accumulated with debris. The non-food contact portion of ice machine soiled with debris. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Repeat.

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
notedCode Observation: Mops turned up against wall of utility sink. Ensure that there is a mop holder to dry mops handle up. 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Mops turned up against wall of utility sink. Ensure that there is a mop holder to dry mops handle up. 6-501.16; Core; After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies.

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 Wake County Environmental Services, May 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No thermometer provided during inspection for TCS foods such as kale. Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. CDI- PIC ordered thin tip thermometer during inspection to be delivered tomorrow.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Staffing are not wearing hair coverings during food production tasks. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils. Repeat.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3-304.14(E)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E); Core; Multiple sanitizer wipes stored on counters or equipment after use and not put back into sanitizer buckets. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils.

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
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Torn gasket on two door low freezer base cooler. Replace. Maintain equipment in good repair.

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
notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The non-food contact surfaces of the gaskets on the refrigerators are accumulated with debris. The non-food contact portion of ice machine soiled with debris. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Repeat.

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 Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Staffing are not wearing hair coverings during production tasks. Ensure that all staff are wearing hair covering. 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staffing are not wearing hair coverings during production tasks. Ensure that all staff are wearing hair covering. 2-402.11; Core; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode Observation: The non-food contact surfaces of the gaskets on the refrigerators are accumulated with debris. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are maintained clean. 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The non-food contact surfaces of the gaskets on the refrigerators are accumulated with debris. Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are maintained clean. 4-602.13; Core; Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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
minorCode Observation: Mops turned up against wall of utility sink. Ensure that there is a mop holder to dry mops handle up. 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Mops turned up against wall of utility sink. Ensure that there is a mop holder to dry mops handle up. 6-501.16; Core; After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies.

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 Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; PIC certificate is expired. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. CDI: Establishment was just recently permitted.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source

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