PLAYPEN 2

Name: PLAYPEN 2
Address: 3890 NW 36 STREET, HIALEAH, FL, 33142, US
Rating: 4.4

3890 NW 36 STREET, HIALEAH, FL 33142

License #2336319

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

4.4 Grade F / 100

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October 20, 2026 · 23 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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PLAYPEN 2 in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 4.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 8 critical, 23 major, 51 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza sauce prepared not date marked.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed red cutting board on shelf with deep cuts.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled. Observed fan guard in walk in cooler soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[33-30-4] Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed discarded furniture outside at dumpster area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall near office area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled. Observed wall behind pizza oven soiled with grease.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of any manager certification.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe floor under cook line soiled with grease buildup.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoops in contact with ice at bar area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold-like substance on mustard bottle in walk in cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed discarded kitchen equipment outside near exterior door.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside rice container.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair above reach in cooler in kitchen.
[36-34-5] 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] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on the floor next to reach in cooler.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive garbage around dumpster.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven. Operator removed tongs onsite.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket any rear exit door.
[02D-01-5] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in kitchen prep area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite.
[02C-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The cook put the bucket on a shelf.
[10-12-5] 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.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook moved the tongs.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
[25-27-4] Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
[12A-25-4] 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] 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.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic and metal containers in the sink. The cook removed the items.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought paper towels.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled in the kitchen.