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Playa Bowls

Jewish/Kosher · 181 Bedford Avenue · Brooklyn 11211

A Grade A posted 2026-01-20 (score 11)

Inspection history

2026-01-20 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 11 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
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.—

2024-10-15 · Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 7 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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
08CPesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.—

2023-05-31 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection · Violations were cited · score 5 A

CodeDescriptionCritical
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

2023-05-31 · 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.—
16-04Required succinct nutritional statements not posted on menu(s) for adults and children (2,000 calories per day for adults)—

2023-05-31 · Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection · Violations were cited

CodeDescriptionCritical
19-07Failure to maintain a sufficient supply of single-use, non-compostable plastic straws.—
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability—
19-11Providing compostable plastic straws to be used outside of the food establishment’s premises; failure to appropriately dispose of compostable plastic straws; failure to maintain required bins for disposal of compostable plastic straws.—
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information—

2023-04-11 · Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection · Violations were cited · score 23

CodeDescriptionCritical
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Critical
04LEvidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.Critical
08AEstablishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.—
10BAnti-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.—
10HSingle service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.—

Mice and rats

Inspectors recorded evidence of mice on 2 inspections: 2026-01-20, 2023-04-11

At this address

GRADE C

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1 food-poisoning report to 311 at this address in the last three years (0 with three or more people sick)
1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

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