Grade BFrozen Desserts

Playa Bowls

493 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS, Manhattan, 10011

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 4 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (4 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · New York City health department

An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical
A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
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.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
Critical
A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.
Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Jul 13, 2026	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (4 critical)
Apr 25, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (2 critical)
Jan 15, 2025	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	3 (2 critical)
Nov 16, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)
Jul 27, 2023	Grade Pending	Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection	2 (2 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

3×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
3×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.

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