Playa Bowls
550 WEST 54 STREET, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (5 weeks ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 1, 2026
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 4 |
| May 19, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 8 (4 critical) |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 10 rodent inspections on record, 1 finding rat activity.
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