Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 493rd Avenue Of The Americas, Manhattan, NY 10011
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
37
Last inspection
July 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
32 / 5
Playa Bowls currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 13, 2026 found 6 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 37 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
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.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Latest Inspection Details
July 13, 2026
- Date
- July 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 37
- Critical points
- 32
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 6 (4 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jul 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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: 37
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Bowls's current NYC health grade?
Playa Bowls does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Playa Bowls last inspected?
Playa Bowls was last inspected on July 13, 2026.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 37 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 6 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 2 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: August 18, 2026