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Playa Bowls

Juice, Smoothies, Fruit Salads · 550 West 54 Street · Manhattan 10019

A Grade A posted 2026-07-01 (score 4)

Inspection history

2026-07-01 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 4 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.—
10FNon-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.—

2026-07-01 · Calorie Posting / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric 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.—

2026-07-01 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—

2026-05-19 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 29

CodeDescriptionCritical
05DNo 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
06CFood, 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.Critical
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical

2026-05-19 · Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric 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.—

2026-05-19 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
20-01Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required—
20-06Current letter grade or Grade Pending card not posted—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2025-01-30 · Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited · score 8

CodeDescriptionCritical
04PFood containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.Critical
06CFood, 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.Critical

2025-01-30 · Calorie Posting / Compliance Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric 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.—

2024-11-27 · Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 38 C

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.Critical

2024-11-27 · Calorie Posting / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric 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.—

2024-02-08 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 46

CodeDescriptionCritical
03AFood, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.Critical
05CFood contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. Unacceptable material used. Culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.Critical
06FWiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.Critical
10FNon-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.—

2024-02-08 · Calorie Posting / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
16-03Caloric 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.—

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GRADE A

7 open HPD violations — 0 class C

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2 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Letter Grading) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

550 West 54 Street

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