PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026
📍 870 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
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🚇 Columbus Circle-59th Street
Overview
Playa Bowls in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 8 points on its most recent inspection. Across 10 inspections between 2024 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on all 5 graded inspections, with no emergency closures on record.
10
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (10 records)
GRADE A
Mar 4, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 8
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.
Violations:
06C
Mar 4, 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 ...
Violations:
16-03
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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 ...
Oct 10, 2024
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
Violations:
16-04
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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.
Anti-siphonage or back...
Oct 10, 2024
— Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)
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 und...
GRADE A
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Violations:
06E
Oct 10, 2024
— 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
Oct 10, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
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
Oct 10, 2024
— 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 ...
Violations:
16-03
PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown Times Square: News Coverage (2)
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PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
- PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on March 4, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 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 health inspections has PLAYA BOWLS had?
- PLAYA BOWLS has 10 health inspections on record from October 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 13 points on October 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PLAYA BOWLS ever received a Grade C?
- No. PLAYA BOWLS has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.