Playa Bowls

1275 Woodrow Road, Staten Island, NY 10309

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Playa Bowls five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Staten Island average 75, so Playa Bowls is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Oct 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

04P

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

Aug 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

04A

06A

Mar 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

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Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

May 22, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

04A

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls?

Across the inspection record, “sanitized equipment or utensil” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls.

How does Playa Bowls compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Playa Bowls most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Playa Bowls' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls have averaged around two violations 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.

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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