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Playa Bowls

1 New York Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10004
Jewish / Kosher
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Playa Bowls, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after nine on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Playa Bowls's latest score of 67 falls below the Manhattan average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
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.
10F
67
Mar 13, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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 acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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.
10F
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
41
May 9, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
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-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
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.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.
19-07
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 in portions, the size and content of which are standardized.
16-03
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Providing compostable plastic straws to be used outside of the food establishment’s premises; failure to appropriately dispose of compostable plastic straws; failure to maintain required bins for disposal of compostable plastic straws.
19-11
41
Apr 12, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Jan 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Playa Bowls's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playa Bowls means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Playa Bowls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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