Playa Bowls

100 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY 10004

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Playa Bowls stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food containing a prohibited substance held, showing up one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 14, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.

04P

Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)

16-04

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

Oct 8, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Jun 16, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Feb 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, food containing a prohibited substance held has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Playa Bowls's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playa Bowls means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Playa Bowls inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playa Bowls is inspected around two times per year on average.

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