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PLAYCHEF KITCHEN

21008 WEST DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33180

Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceCAT2329520
Grade history
OCT 23
MAY 24
NOV 24
NOV 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of cut leafy greens.
High priority/14-86-1
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3
Observed case of potatoes stored on floor. Chef moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/24.
High priority/50-17-3
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink due to nozzle in disrepair. Manager fixed.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of disposable aluminum pans being stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored above case of water.
High priority/08A-05-6
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink however cold water temperature was 87°F.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout pans being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned up.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.