PLAYA BOWLS in Upper West Side (Central)
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026
📍 2327 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10024 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview
Playa Bowls on the Upper West Side holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 9 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has completed 4 inspections since 2023 with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Grade A Inspections
PLAYA BOWLS in Upper West Side (Central): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Apr 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
Violations:
10A
Mar 9, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 34
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Violations:
04P
GRADE A
Nov 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditio...
Jul 7, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA f...
Jul 7, 2023
— Smoke-Free Air Act / Initial Inspection
Workplace SFAA policy not prominently posted in workplace.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and frui...
PLAYA BOWLS in Upper West Side (Central): News Coverage (1)
CRITICAL Playa Bowls Cited for Critical Violation - Manhattan Published Mar 25, 2026PLAYA BOWLS in Upper West Side (Central): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
- PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 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 5 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 34 points on March 9, 2026. 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.