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Playas Del Novillero

6845 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Across the available record, Playas Del Novillero has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Playas Del Novillero's latest score of 100 sits above the Phoenix average of 97. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 13, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed in men's restroom one of the toilet tank cover is missing. Discussed with PIC that it is required to maintain all plumbing in good repair
5-205.15(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed both restroom doors with buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that required for physical facility to be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulation of dirt and dust debris
6-501.12
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Observed no signage on hand sink at bar. Discussed with PIC that signage for hand sink such as "Hand sink only" and "Employee must wash hands" required at all hand sinks
6-301.14
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom in one of the stalls. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed handles on reach in refrigerator plastic broken off and sharp edge exposed. Discussed with PIC that equipment and physical facility required to be in good repair, smooth and cleanable
6-501.11
82
Aug 5, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep-table refrigerator unit temperature reading at 48 - 50F on left side of unit and 41 - 42F on right side of unit. Discussed with PIC that refrigerator temperature needs to be at 41F
4-301.11
90
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed prep-table refrigerator unit temperature reading at 53F, cook just finishing prepping and food was in cooling temperature of 44F. and placed on ice to cool. Discussed with PIC that refrigerator temperature needs to be at 41F
4-301.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no employee with CFPM on premises at the time of inspection. Discussed with PIC that one employee with CFPM must be present on premises at all hours of operations and time of inspection
2-102.12(A)
Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector notes: Observed no covered waste receptacle in female restroom. Discussed with PIC that covered waste receptacle is required in unisex/female restrooms
5-501.17
82
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of cooked rice and ceviche in prep-cooler and reach in cooler with out dates. Per PIC all items were made less than 2 days prior; All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1)
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various containers of prepped food and oysters in walk-in cooler stored on floor; Observed various containers of frozen meat stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Discussed with PIC proper storage of Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises
3-305.11
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playas Del Novillero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playas Del Novillero on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playas Del Novillero?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Playas Del Novillero.

How does Playas Del Novillero compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Playas Del Novillero most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Playas Del Novillero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playas Del Novillero have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playas Del Novillero 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 Playas Del Novillero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playas Del Novillero is inspected around five times per year on average.

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