PLAYA BOWLS
GRADE AMonday, December 30, 2024
Overview
PLAYA BOWLS in East Midtown Turtle Bay received a Grade A on their NYC health inspection on December 30, 2024, scoring 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.
Address
570 LEXINGTON AVENUE
Manhattan, NY 10022
Cuisine
Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
Violations Cited
⚠ CRITICAL
03A
Food from unapproved or unknown source
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
⚠️ Why This Matters
Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking
📋 Code Requirements
Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods
CDC Risk Factor:
Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:
Violations were cited in the following area(s).
PLAYA BOWLS — Inspection Questions
- Did PLAYA BOWLS pass their NYC health inspection on December 30, 2024?
- PLAYA BOWLS passed with an A grade on December 30, 2024 with a score of 10 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
- What critical violations did PLAYA BOWLS have?
- PLAYA BOWLS had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
- What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
- NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking