Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Playa Bowls Wake Forest

Name: Playa Bowls Wake Forest
Address: 12646 Capital Blvd, Wake County, NC

12646 Capital Blvd

Last inspected Feb 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sanitizer spray bottle in the bathroom was not labeled. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf CDI: Bottle was labeled.

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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 Observation: Package of oatmeal was thawing in prep sink in standing water. 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

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Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Package of oatmeal was thawing in prep sink in standing water. 3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf CDI: Standing water was let out and water was ran over oatmeal to finish thawing.

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 1, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

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Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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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.

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notedCode Observation: Boxes of single service containers are being stored on the floor. 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Boxes of single service containers are being stored on the floor. 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 Observaiton: There is a one inch gap between the back door and the floor. It is large enough for vermin to enter establishment. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall JuncturesCleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observaiton: There is a one inch gap between the back door and the floor. It is large enough for vermin to enter establishment. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures; Coved; and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

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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.

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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dises were stacked before they were air dried. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

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