Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 493rd Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
B
Latest score
23
Last inspection
April 25, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
15 / 8
Playa Bowls currently has a B grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 25, 2025 found 5 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- 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
April 25, 2025
- Date
- April 25, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- B
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 15
- Non-critical points
- 8
- Violations
- 5 (2 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Apr 25, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 16, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 27, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Playa Bowls's most recent graded inspection in April 2025 was a B, after a A in November 2023.
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: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Bowls's current NYC health grade?
Playa Bowls currently has a B grade.
When was Playa Bowls last inspected?
Playa Bowls was last inspected on April 25, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 493rd Avenue Of The Americas in Manhattan, NY 10011.
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: 50130517
Last updated: July 3, 2026