Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1350 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10018
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
39
Last inspection
July 9, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
34 / 5
Playa Bowls currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 9, 2026 found 7 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 39 points.
Latest Violations
5 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.
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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.
- Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 9, 2026
- Date
- July 9, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 39
- Critical points
- 34
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 7 (5 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jul 9, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 26, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 17, 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 February 2025 with a 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: 39
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 9, 2026.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 39 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 1350 Broadway in Manhattan, NY 10018.
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: 50134859
Last updated: August 18, 2026