Playa Bowls Health Inspection Grade
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 550 West 54th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
29
Last inspection
May 19, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
22 / 7
Playa Bowls currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 19, 2026 found 8 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 29 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- 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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
- 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 control, or as a franchise or doing business under the same name, for each menu item that is served in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
- Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
- Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
Latest Inspection Details
May 19, 2026
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 29
- Critical points
- 22
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 8 (4 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
May 19, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 27, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 8, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Playa Bowls received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in November 2024 with a score of 38.
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: 29
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playa Bowls's current NYC health grade?
Playa Bowls does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Playa Bowls last inspected?
Playa Bowls was last inspected on May 19, 2026.
What was Playa Bowls's latest inspection score?
Playa Bowls's latest inspection score was 29 points.
How many violations did Playa Bowls have in its latest inspection?
Playa Bowls had 8 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 550 West 54th Street in Manhattan, NY 10019.
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: 50098354
Last updated: June 26, 2026