PLAYA BOWLS in Park Slope

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A Last inspected Mar 30, 2026
📍 82 7 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11217  ·  🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Overview

Playa Bowls in Park Slope holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 2 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2024, and its 8-inspection record includes 1 Grade C result, indicating inconsistent compliance with health department standards.

9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections

PLAYA BOWLS in Park Slope: Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for PLAYA BOWLS
Date Grade Score Type
Aug 25, 2025 CLOSED 41 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Aug 25, 2025 CLOSED 41 Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

PLAYA BOWLS in Park Slope: Full Inspection History (9 records)

Mar 30, 2026 — Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Food Protection Certificate not available for inspection
Violations: 18-11
GRADE A Nov 3, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 2
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to preven...
Violations: 08B
GRADE C Aug 27, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
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
🚫 CLOSURE Aug 25, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of foo...
Violations: 08A 06D 09C 04L
🚫 CLOSURE Aug 25, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 41
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations: 04L
Apr 30, 2025 — Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults) Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated,...
Violations: 16-04 08A 04H 04L
Apr 30, 2025 — Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations: 04H
GRADE A Feb 28, 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. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Violations: 10B 10F 16-03 06C
Feb 28, 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 10B
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PLAYA BOWLS in Park Slope: Frequently Asked Questions

When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on March 30, 2026 (Grade A).
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 times has PLAYA BOWLS been closed by NYC Health?
PLAYA BOWLS has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
How many health inspections has PLAYA BOWLS had?
PLAYA BOWLS has 9 health inspections on record from February 2024 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions. Grade C on 1 occasion.
What was the worst inspection score at PLAYA BOWLS?
The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYA BOWLS was 41 points on August 25, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.