New York City, NY - City health officials cited Playa Bowls for health violations during an inspection on 07/21/2025.
The restaurant is located at 50 Fulton Street Manhattan Ny in New York City's Financial District district, serving local residents and visitors.
Health department documentation states: "06e. Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored. (critical: critical). 04h. Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-c." Such infractions require correction to meet regulatory standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper pest control protocols. The HACCP Prevention Guidelines clearly states that Effective pest control is considered a critical control point in preventing foodborne illness outbreaks.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Food safety experts emphasize that consistent sanitation practices prevent the accumulation of harmful bacteria Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. Per FDA Sanitation Standards, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
Such infractions require attention for the business to maintain compliance with community safety standards. Public health officials note that addressing these violations helps maintain trust in dining establishments.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has mandated that Playa Bowls immediately address all identified violations before resuming normal operations. A follow-up inspection has been scheduled to verify compliance.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| DBA | PLAYA BOWLS |
| STREET | EAST 42 STREET |
| INSPECTION TYPE | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| SCORE | 11 |
| BBL | 1012800001 |
| Census Tract | 009200 |
| CAMIS | 50145663 |
| INSPECTION DATE | 07/10/2025 |
| BORO | Manhattan |
| RECORD DATE | 08/15/2025 |
| ACTION | Violations were cited in the following area(s). |
| ZIPCODE | 10017 |
| Latitude | 40.752093933162 |
| Longitude | -73.977604354379 |
| PHONE | 9295697076 |
| GRADE | A |
| CUISINE DESCRIPTION | Juice; Smoothies; Fruit Salads |
| NTA | MN19 |
| BUILDING | 89 |
| Community Board | 105 |
| BIN | 1035381 |
| GRADE DATE | 07/10/2025 |
| Council District | 04 |
| VIOLATION CODES | 10F; 06D |
| ALL VIOLATIONS | 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. || 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed; rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred. |
This inspection was conducted on July 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: 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. | 06D: Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred..
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
