Playa Bowls

1248 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10028
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Playa Bowls is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

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

Playa Bowls' latest score of 95 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Aug 6, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains two 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 two times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

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.