PLAYA BOWLS in West Village
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Apr 25, 2025
📍 493 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan, NY 10011 ·
🍽️ Frozen Desserts
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🚇 Union Square-14th Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Playa Bowls in West Village holds a current Grade B from NYC DOHMH, with an inspection score of 23 points. The restaurant has 5 inspections on record since 2023, including 1 Grade A result and no emergency closures.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PLAYA BOWLS in West Village: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE B
Apr 25, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 23
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.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or superviso...
Apr 25, 2025
— 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
Jan 15, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
GRADE A
Nov 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
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 f...
Jul 27, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 20
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 washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or accepta...
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PLAYA BOWLS in West Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
- PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on April 25, 2025 (Grade B). The inspection score was 23 points.
- What is PLAYA BOWLS's current health grade?
- PLAYA BOWLS currently holds a Grade B. Grade B indicates a score of 14–27 points. The restaurant must post the B grade and schedule a re-inspection.
- How many health inspections has PLAYA BOWLS had?
- PLAYA BOWLS has 5 health inspections on record from July 2023 through April 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 23 points on April 25, 2025. 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.