Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 550 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
4
Last inspection
July 1, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 4
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 1, 2026 found 4 violations, for a total score of 4 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 4 non-critical
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.
- 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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
July 1, 2026
- Date
- July 1, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 4
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 4 (0 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jul 1, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Calorie Posting / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Playa Bowls received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in July 2026 with a score of 4.
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: 4
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 July 1, 2026.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 4 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 550 West 54th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50098354
Last updated: August 18, 2026