SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Playa Bowls last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 25, 2025. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from Mar 11, 2024 to Nov 25, 2025.
Has Playa Bowls ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 11, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 14APests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents present
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 26, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 12DHandwashing
Official Wording
Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 18, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 18, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
May 8, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Apr 4, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 2EFood temperature
Official Wording
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 2EFood temperature
Official Wording
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.