PLAYA BOWLS in Williamsburg

Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Jan 20, 2026
πŸ“ 181 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211  ·  🍽️ Jewish/Kosher  ·  πŸš‡ Bedford Avenue, Lorimer Street
Overview

Playa Bowls in Williamsburg holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 11 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.

6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections

PLAYA BOWLS in Williamsburg: Full Inspection History (6 records)

GRADE A Jan 20, 2026 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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
GRADE A Oct 15, 2024 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used. Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, se...
Violations: 08C 06C
May 31, 2023 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability Providing compostable plastic straws to be used outside of the food establishment’s premises; failure to appropriately dispose of compostable plastic straws; failure to maintain required bins for disposal of compostable plastic s...
May 31, 2023 — 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
GRADE A May 31, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 5
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
Apr 11, 2023 — Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 23
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device. Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of...
Violations: 10H 04A 08A 04L 10B
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πŸ™οΈ Brooklyn πŸ“ Williamsburg 🍽️ Jewish/Kosher πŸš‡ Bedford Avenue πŸš‡ Lorimer Street

PLAYA BOWLS in Williamsburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on January 20, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 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 6 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 23 points on April 11, 2023. 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.