PLAYA BOWLS in West Village
Latest: GRADE B
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026
📍 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.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade B
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
PLAYA BOWLS in West Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
Jul 13, 2026
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Violations:
20-06
Jul 13, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 37
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.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
Wiping cloths not stored clean...
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 July 13, 2026 (Grade B).
- 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 7 health inspections on record from July 2023 through July 2026. 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 37 points on July 13, 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.