PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025
📍 27 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001 ·
🍽️ Irish
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Playwright Irish Pub in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 13 points on its most recent inspection. Across 5 inspections between 2023 and 2025, the restaurant has received Grade A on all occasions, with no emergency closures on record.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE A
Sep 30, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 13
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Non-food contact surface or equipmen...
GRADE A
Jan 6, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 9
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.
Hot TCS food item that has been cooked and cooled is being held fo...
Sep 26, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 31
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-servi...
GRADE A
Oct 16, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 7
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
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.
Jan 27, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 29
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may ...
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PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB last inspected?
- PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB was last inspected on September 30, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 13 points.
- What is PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB's current health grade?
- PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB had?
- PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB has 5 health inspections on record from January 2023 through September 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB?
- The worst inspection score recorded at PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB was 31 points on September 26, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB ever received a Grade C?
- No. PLAYWRIGHT IRISH PUB has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.