Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1471 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10075
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
March 4, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 2
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 4, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food, 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.
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.
Latest Inspection Details
March 4, 2025
- Date
- March 4, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Mar 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 28, 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: March 2025 and July 2023. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2023 score of 8.
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: 12
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 March 4, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 12 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 1471 2nd Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10075.
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: 50127864
Last updated: July 3, 2026