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Jewish/Kosher · Williamsburg
PLAYA BOWLS health grade & inspection history
181 BEDFORD AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11211
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jan 20, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jan 20, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jan 20, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
PLAYA BOWLS inspection history
4 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 15, 2024 | A | 7 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 31, 2023 | A | 5 | 1 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection |
| May 31, 2023 | — | — | 2 | Calorie Posting / Re-inspection |
| May 31, 2023 | — | — | 4 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection |
| Apr 11, 2023 | — | 23 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 04LRecorded in 2 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 08ARecorded in 2 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
PLAYA BOWLS on the map
Common questions
PLAYA BOWLS inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for PLAYA BOWLS?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jan 20, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jan 20, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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