PLAYPEN 2
3890 NW 36 STREET, Hialeah FL 33142 · 305-789-2766
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over salmon inside reach in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided onsite.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/ liquids and no labels.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above beef inside walk in cooler.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook go into walk in cooler to then go back to cook line with no glove change.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed them onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in prep area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces and no labels on them.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in kitchen prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Mash potatoes and black beans with no date marked on them. As per operator food was made more than 24 hours ago. Operator placed date markings onsite.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine by rear exit door.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside rice container.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair above reach in cooler in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on the floor next to reach in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive garbage around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven. Operator removed tongs onsite.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket any rear exit door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers with liquid/sauce in them with no labels in kitchen prep area. Operator labeled them onsite.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over bread in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic and metal containers in the sink. The cook removed the items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The cook put the bucket on a shelf.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the scoop on top of the ice machine. The manager moved to a hook.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook moved the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above chicken soup inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned can opener during the time of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cash register stored at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed item from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic water bottles on ground inside of walk in cooler. Observed cases of limes on the floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items above ground.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. Employee removed wet wiping cloth.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.
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.