LA Playa Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 87-16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Queens, NY 11693
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
9
Last inspection
April 2, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 4
LA Playa Restaurant currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on April 2, 2026 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 9 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Latest Inspection Details
April 2, 2026
- Date
- April 2, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 9
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Apr 2, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 24, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
LA Playa Restaurant has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: April 2026 and June 2024. Its latest score was 9, lower than its June 2024 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.
LA Playa Restaurant's latest score: 9
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is LA Playa Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
LA Playa Restaurant currently has a A grade.
When was LA Playa Restaurant last inspected?
LA Playa Restaurant was last inspected on April 2, 2026.
What was LA Playa Restaurant's latest inspection score?
LA Playa Restaurant's latest inspection score was 9 points.
How many violations did LA Playa Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
LA Playa Restaurant had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is LA Playa Restaurant located?
LA Playa Restaurant is located at 87-16 Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens, NY 11693.
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: 50103278
Last updated: June 26, 2026