Hialeah, Miami-Dade County

PLAYPEN 2

3890 NW 36 STREET, Hialeah, FL 33142

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Hialeah
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 24416105

High Priority - 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.

31B-02-4

Detail 24416107

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24416109

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

14-09-4

Detail 24416106

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24416108

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 24416104

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/ liquids and no labels. Repeat Violation

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 23996015

High Priority - 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.

12A-09-4

Detail 23996014

High Priority - 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.

31B-02-4

Detail 23996011

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed them onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23996016

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23996013

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

14-09-4

Detail 23996012

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in prep area.

33-11-4

Detail 23996017

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23996010

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23996009

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23996008

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces and no labels on them. Repeat Violation

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 17

22-02-4

Detail 23707899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in kitchen prep area. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23707887

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23707894

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23707902

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23707895

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside rice container.

36-32-5

Detail 23707893

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair above reach in cooler in kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 23707901

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

14-09-4

Detail 23707898

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 23707890

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on the floor next to reach in cooler.

33-19-4

Detail 23707892

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive garbage around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 23707897

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven. Operator removed tongs onsite. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-11-4

Detail 23707900

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 23707896

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-33-4

Detail 23707886

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.

14-17-4

Detail 23707891

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23707889

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket any rear exit door.

02D-01-5

Detail 23707888

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 16

12A-25-4

Detail 23237736

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

08A-05-6

Detail 23237738

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23237744

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 23237732

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic and metal containers in the sink. The cook removed the items. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23237743

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 23237739

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought paper towels. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23237730

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23237737

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23237734

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

10-14-5

Detail 23237742

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The cook put the bucket on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 23237729

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23237731

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23237741

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.

24-18-4

Detail 23237735

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.

29-49-6

Detail 23237740

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

25-27-4

Detail 23237733

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.

Jun 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22943851

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22943850

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22943849

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22943852

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22943854

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22943848

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22943853

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 22759748

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22759749

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

51-13-4

Detail 22759747

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided.

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 21442357

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

May 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21058963

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled next to oven in kitchen area. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21058966

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in ware wash area blocked by tray with dish ware on top. Operator removed tray Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21058965

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Lloyd with no proof of food manager training. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21058969

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash area Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21058968

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

16-37-1

Detail 21058964

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

33-16-4

Detail 21058967

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 20838548

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

23-03-4

Detail 20838547

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