PLAYA BOWLS in Greenwich Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026
📍 108 MACDOUGAL STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Playa Bowls in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, based on 8 inspections between 2022 and 2025. The restaurant has received Grade A on 2 of those inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
11
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Closure
2
Grade A Inspections
PLAYA BOWLS in Greenwich Village: Emergency Closures (1)
PLAYA BOWLS in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (11 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 22, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 38
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.
Evidence of mice or li...
Jul 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 49
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Violations:
10B
Jul 13, 2026
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
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 ...
GRADE A
May 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Jan 14, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 27
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
Jan 14, 2025
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensatio...
GRADE B
May 8, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Caloric content not posted on menus, menu boards or food tags, in ...
May 8, 2024
— Calorie Posting / Re-inspection
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 ...
Violations:
16-03
Dec 7, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 ...
Jul 7, 2022
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
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...
GRADE A
Jul 7, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
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.
Violations:
10F
PLAYA BOWLS in Greenwich Village: News Coverage (1)
CLOSED Playa Bowls Closed by Health Dept - Manhattan Published Jul 25, 2026Browse Related
PLAYA BOWLS in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
- PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on July 22, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 38 points.
- What is PLAYA BOWLS's current health grade?
- PLAYA BOWLS currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has PLAYA BOWLS been closed by NYC Health?
- PLAYA BOWLS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has PLAYA BOWLS had?
- PLAYA BOWLS has 11 health inspections on record from July 2022 through July 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 49 points on July 13, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.