West Park, Broward County

THE PLAYHOUSE

5775 HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, West Park, FL 33023

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Feb 13, 2026
City
West Park
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-43-4

Detail 24372236

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Test strips expired. Operator disposed of.

06-09-1

Detail 24372235

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon removed from freezer 2 hours prior, still in reduced vacuum packaging. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24372237

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 24372238

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls deeply soiled. Repeat Violation

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-02-6

Detail 24039832

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw fish stored above opened box of bread. In Atosa double doors reach in cooler. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24039834

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw fish stored above containers of pasta in walk in cooler. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24039830

Basic - Bowl or no handle used to dispense flour. Chef removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24039831

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood Filters soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 24039836

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24039833

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall throughout kitchen soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 24039835

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23669283

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Scheduled for the 26th of this March. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Same- No Employee Training provided. Admin Complaint

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-01-7

Detail 23635846

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Manager Certification provided. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Appointment is scheduled for Wednesday the 19th at 9AM. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23635845

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: Scheduled for the 26th of this March. Time Extended

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-20-5

Detail 23472818

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Container of raw beef stored above box of raw bacon in walk in Cooler. Chef inverted Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 23472816

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Solutions 200PPM. Manager remade to 100 PPM. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23472820

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Manager Certification provided. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23472817

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23472819

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Cook elevated. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 23132938

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: Same- Time Extended

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 23131146

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw Philly Steak stored above bags of cooked potatoes skins in small chest freezer in kitchen. Chef removed raw Philly steak. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23131145

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Container of raw shrimps stored above containers of sauces in double doors reach in cooler across from Atosa reach in cooler. 2) Container of raw chicken stored above container of cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23131150

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 5 live roaches under rack with clean pots and pans in kitchen. 2) 1 live roach on kitchen floor. 3) 4 live roaches in dry storage next to kitchen. 4) 1 live roach on wall across walk in cooler. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23131153

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dirty cloth stored inside hands washing sink in kitchen. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23131142

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23131152

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23131143

Basic - Cases of oils stored on floor in kitchen. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23131144

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23131149

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches by kitchen exit door. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23131151

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23131147

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Entire kitchen walls soiled. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23131148

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Employee stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22580864

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True double doors reach in cooler- Cooked pasta (48-50F - Cooling) Per Chef food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed cooke Pasta stored in deep pan. See stop sale

08A-05-6

Detail 22580861

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw Chicken stored above container of raw beef and container of cooked pasta in True double doors reach in cooler. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22580858

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. True double doors reach in cooler- Cooked pasta (48-50F - Cooling) Per Chef food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed cooked. Pasta stored in deep pan. See stop sale

41-10-4

Detail 22580859

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on prep table front of microwave. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22580860

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22580857

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22580856

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22580862

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22580863

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name.. Manager labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-17-6

Detail 22202689

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw ground beef stored above bags of raw fish in chest freezer next to double door cooler. Chef inverted. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22202688

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22202685

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 22202690

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.

06-09-1

Detail 22202691

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reach in cooler not removed from bag during thawing. Cook removed from bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22202686

Basic - Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Chef elevated. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22202687

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled flour container. Corrected On-Site

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21899980

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

06-09-1

Detail 21899979

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish thawed in oxygen packaged in reach in across from fryer.

08B-38-4

Detail 21899983

Basic - Container of flour stored on floor in dry storage. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21899982

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wear hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21899981

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled in dry storage. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Dec 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-13-4

Detail 21658244

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Time Extended

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21651869

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw pork in reach in across from fryer in kitchen. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21651866

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 small roaches under unplugged chest freezer in storage area. Employee removed. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21651870

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top front of Fryer-Sliced cheese (41-50F - Cold Holding). Per cook cheese in unit less than 4 hours, Observed container overfilled. Employee placed hall to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21651865

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21651868

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

22-20-5

Detail 21651867

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. Warning

36-01-4

Detail 21651871

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 21651873

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-13-4

Detail 21651872

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21651874

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust Entire kitchen wall. Warning

Apr 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 21013588

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True refrigerator, cooked pasta 50F , raw chicken 55 F held under 4 hours ago per cook, operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill . Do not store any food inside unit until equipments can maintain 41F or below. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 21013590

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to dish machine in main bar.

22-02-4

Detail 21013583

Intermediate - Soda nozzles soiled with slime in main bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21013581

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar. Operator removed from locations Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21013591

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin reflector. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 21013587

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21013585

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in true refrigerator in prep area.operator repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21013589

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, grease and standing water. Behind fryer and ice machine in cook line.

36-17-5

Detail 21013592

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair under ice machine in cook line. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 21013584

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable under ice machine in cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 21013586

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 21013582

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind flat grill in cook line .

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-37-5

Detail 20728678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-15: Time Extended

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 20658870

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Wall added in kitchen separating prep station and storage area. As per plan reviewer Kay, establishment needs to submit plans. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: No plan review submitted. Thirty days time extensions approved by C.Driscol Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 20658871

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-15: Time Extended

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 20508075

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm, operator called technician during inspection. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 20508070

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20508065

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True reach in cooler in storage area ; raw chicken (60°F); cooked chicken wings (55°F); cooked pasta (62°F). At end of inspection equipment at 40°f Storage area, two door reach in cooler ; blend cheese (47°F); cooked shrimp (48°F); milk (49°F); pooled eggs (48°F). At end of inspection electricians repaired breaker/switch. Reach in cooler at 40°f. Electricians working on building, breakers/ switches were turned off. Foods were held under 4 hours ago as per operator. Operator removed foods and stored inside walk in cooler for quick chill. At the end of the inspection reach in coolers at 40°f. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20508073

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Fan on top hand sink in cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20508067

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Wall added in kitchen separating prep station and storage area. As per plan reviewer Kay, establishment needs to submit plans. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20508066

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar and in prep area. Operator labelled during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 20508074

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20508071

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20508068

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in cook line above chest freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20508069

Basic - Containers of oil not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20508072

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning