Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Jewish/kosher · 181 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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).
Oct 15, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 31, 2023
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →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