PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025
📍 1 PENN PLAZA, Manhattan, NY 10119 ·
🍽️ Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Playa Bowls in Midtown South holds a Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 13 points on its most recent inspection in 2025. The restaurant has maintained Grade A on both of its previous inspections since 2023, with no emergency closures on record.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
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Grade A Inspections
PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Full Inspection History (3 records)
GRADE A
Aug 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
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 und...
GRADE A
Mar 19, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Aug 22, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodent...
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PLAYA BOWLS in Midtown South Flatiron Union Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
- PLAYA BOWLS was last inspected on August 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 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 3 health inspections on record from August 2023 through August 2025. 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 35 points on August 22, 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.