Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade

Jewish/kosher · 181 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Current Grade

Current grade

A

Latest score

11

Last inspection

January 20, 2026

Critical / non-critical points

7 / 4

Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 20, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.

Latest Violations

1 critical · 2 non-critical

Critical

  • Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Non-Critical

  • Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  • 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.

Latest Inspection Details

January 20, 2026
Date
January 20, 2026
Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade
A
Score
11
Critical points
7
Non-critical points
4
Violations
3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)

Inspection History

4 inspections

Jan 20, 2026

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
3 Violations
1 Critical2 Non-Critical

Oct 15, 2024

Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

A
2 Violations
1 Critical1 Non-Critical

May 31, 2023

Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
7 Violations
1 Critical6 Non-Critical

Apr 11, 2023

Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

No Grade
5 Violations
2 Critical3 Non-Critical

Grade Trend

Playa Bowls has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: January 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 11, slightly higher than its October 2024 score of 7.

What This Grade Means

NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.

Playa Bowls's latest score: 11

Grade range: A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Playa Bowls's current NYC health grade?

Playa Bowls currently has a A grade.

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

Playa Bowls was last inspected on January 20, 2026.

What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?

Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 11 points.

How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?

Playa Bowls had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.

Where is Playa Bowls located?

Playa Bowls is located at 181 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50125712
Last updated: July 3, 2026