Playa Bowls

2193 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Playa Bowls seven times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Brighton sits at 88, putting Playa Bowls on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

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

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

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

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Drain boards (c)

Inspector 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.

590.004/4-301.13-C

Other forms of information (c)

Inspector 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.

590.003/3-602.12-C

May 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector 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

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

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

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 15, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC is working with pest control company to address the mouse issue. The pest control inspects each month and ceiling has a lot of traps and glue boards. PIC will email me copies of the pest control reports.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a new test kit for the three bay sink. The one at location must have been dropped into the water and is wet.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all ceiling tiles are properly installed and mice have no gaps to get into the room. All pipes and wires should be boxed in also to help with the issue.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to clean the floor in the office and storage areas more often so to find the spots that mice are getting in the location from the ceiling. PIC stated that pest control inspects each week and will email me pest control reports.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink blocked with prep table in front and some soiled utensils. Keep accessible all the time.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Some refrigerating/freezing units at both levels soiled. Clean properly including gaskets.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Stairs going to lower level soiled/sticky. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playa Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Playa Bowls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls is inspected around two times per year on average.

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