Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 89 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
July 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 3
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 10, 2025 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
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
July 10, 2025
- Date
- July 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jul 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 1, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 23, 2024
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: July 2025 and February 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its February 2024 score of 13.
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: 11
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 July 10, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 11 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 89 East 42nd Street in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50145663
Last updated: July 3, 2026