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PLAYPEN

23101 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33170 · 786.601.7555

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337567
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sprat bottle at mop sink; no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust on dry food shelf.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs in reach in stored above cooked chicken. Operator placed on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry dish rack.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sprat bottle at mop sink; no label.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover; women's restroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed at time of inspection; plug missing.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed open at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna date marked on 4/09/2025 stop sale was issued.
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed lasagna date marked on 4/09/2025 stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-13-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee over 24 hrs ago.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed a small metal box with money stored above foodi side the reach in cooler.
High priority/08B-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cheese in the reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed foods inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
High priority/02C-01-5/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave interior rusted.
Basic/14-11-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed an old label ( riced date marked 3/7) stuck to food container with rice and beans inside the reach in cooler.
Basic/16-46-4
Stored food not covered. Observed raw chicken inside the reach in cooler not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of beef stored outside in the 3 compartment sink, the person in charge did not know at what time food was placed outside.
Basic/06-01-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop inside the bucket.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled, mold like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test provided.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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 was not signed by employees.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta not date marked inside the reach in cooler.As per employee it was cooked on Monday.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at the woman's bathroom was shut off.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the kitchen area.
Basic/23-03-4
Soda nozzle dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance at the bar.
Basic/22-13-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Basic/42-01-4

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.