Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 423 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
December 11, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 11, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 11, 2025
- Date
- December 11, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Dec 11, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 20, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 17, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 30, 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: December 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its August 2024 score of 10.
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: 9
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 December 11, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 9 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 423 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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: 50133528
Last updated: July 3, 2026