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Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · Midtown-Times Square

PLAYA BOWLS health grade & inspection history

870 7 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10019

8 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Mar 4, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Mar 4, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Mar 4, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 06C
    Critical violation

    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.

  • 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

5 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Mar 4, 2026A82Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Mar 4, 20262Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection
Oct 10, 2024A133Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Oct 10, 20242Calorie Posting / 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.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 16-03
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    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.

  • 16-04
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)

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 Mar 4, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 8 violation points.

When was PLAYA BOWLS last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Mar 4, 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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