Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 1248 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
5
Last inspection
November 19, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
0 / 5
Playa Bowls currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on November 19, 2025 found 1 violation, for a total score of 5 points.
Latest Violations
0 critical · 1 non-critical
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
November 19, 2025
- Date
- November 19, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 5
- Critical points
- 0
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 1 (0 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 6, 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: November 2025 and August 2024. Its latest score was 5, lower than its August 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: 5
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 November 19, 2025.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 5 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 1 violation in its latest inspection, including 0 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 1248 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, NY 10028.
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: 50148468
Last updated: July 3, 2026