PLAYA BOWLS.

NYC Health Dept

550 WEST 54 STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Graded A, 4 points (Jul 2026). Down from 38 points at the prior graded inspection.

12 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
23
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUL 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Not Critical Sanitation
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
JUL 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
JUL 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or
MAY 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Not Critical Other
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Not Critical Other
Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Not Critical Other
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
MAY 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or
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MAY 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
JAN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or
JAN 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Other
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
NOV 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
NOV 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or
FEB 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
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 under
Critical Other
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
Critical Sanitation
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for
FEB 8
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in a food service establishment that is 1 of 15 or more outlets operating the same type of business nationally under common ownership or

Public inspection records from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Official record →

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