Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1 Penn Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10119
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 21, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
10 / 3
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 21, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 21, 2025
- Date
- August 21, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 10
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Aug 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 22, 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: August 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 12.
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: 13
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 August 21, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 1 Penn Plaza in Manhattan, NY 10119.
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: 50139026
Last updated: July 3, 2026