Playa Bowls Restaurant Inspections in NYC

26 NYC locations · 89 inspections on record

Overview

Playa Bowls operates 26 locations across NYC and maintains a Grade A rate of 91.67% across 89 inspections, with an average score of 9.3 points. The chain has experienced 1 emergency closure since records began, with the majority of its locations concentrated in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island. Most violations cited involve non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit..

26
NYC Locations
91.67%
Grade A Rate
9.3
Avg Inspection Score
1
Total Closures

Playa Bowls Locations by Borough

  • Manhattan19 locations
  • Brooklyn5 locations
  • Staten Island1 locations
  • The Bronx1 locations

Most Common Violations at Playa Bowls

  1. 1Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. 2Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  3. 3Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
  4. 4Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
  5. 5Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Recent Closures at Playa Bowls

  • Playa Bowls Closed

    82 7th Avenue, Brooklyn · Aug 25, 2025

Playa Bowls Locations in NYC

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Playa Bowls: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Playa Bowls locations are in NYC?

Playa Bowls has 26 locations in New York City, with a total of 89 health inspections on record.

What health grade do Playa Bowls restaurants typically receive?

91.67% of Playa Bowls inspections result in Grade A, which is above the NYC restaurant average of approximately 77%.

What is the average inspection score at Playa Bowls in NYC?

The average NYC health inspection score for Playa Bowls is 9.3 points. Scores of 0-13 earn Grade A; 14-27 earn Grade B; 28+ earn Grade C.

Has any Playa Bowls location been closed by NYC Health?

Yes. Playa Bowls locations have been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time in total. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions posing an immediate public health hazard.

What violations are most common at Playa Bowls restaurants?

The most frequently cited violations at Playa Bowls NYC locations include: 10F: Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.; 10B: Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.; 16-03: Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized..