The Playhouse
5775 Hallandale Beach Blvd, West Hollywood, FL 33023 · Permanent Food Service · License 1600321
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 2 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed at front bar, stored above clean glassware. Operator relocated to chem storage.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed buildup on fruit wedger at the bar.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back bar handwash sink.
No soap provided at back bar handwash sink.
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of multiple soda gun holsters at both bars.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed employee handwashing sign missing in multiple locations. All restrooms (4) and kitchen.
Earlier inspections 1
A98Complaint inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
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