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Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · Park Slope
PLAYA BOWLS health grade & inspection history
423 5 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY 11215
9 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Dec 11, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Dec 11, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Dec 11, 2025Inspection date
3Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10B
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.
- 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
1 fewer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Aug 20, 2024 | A | 10 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Aug 20, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Calorie Posting / Re-inspection |
| Jun 17, 2024 | — | 28 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Mar 30, 2023 | A | 9 | 3 | 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.
- 06DRecorded in 2 inspections
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
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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 Dec 11, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.
When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Dec 11, 2025.
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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