Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 89 East 42nd Street, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
12
Last inspection
August 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
9 / 3
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 11, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 12 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Non-Critical
- Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Latest Inspection Details
August 11, 2026
- Date
- August 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 12
- Critical points
- 9
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Aug 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
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: August 2026 and July 2025. Its latest score was 12, slightly higher than its July 2025 score of 11.
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: 12
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 11, 2026.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 12 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: August 18, 2026