Playpen 2

3890 NW 36 Street, Hialeah, FL 33142 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336319

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 58 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 20, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Food with mold-like growth.High priority · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
2 high priority, 7 intermediate (1 repeat), 14 basic (1 repeat); intermediate violations cost 18 at most; basic violations cost 12 at most
-42
Safety score58

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Oct202026

Routine inspection

23 violations found

First visitOct 20, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
23 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 14 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Food with mold-like growth.
  See stop sale. Observed mold-like substance on mustard bottle in walk in cooler.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2026.
Intermediate7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: 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.
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  Observed no proof of any manager certification.
  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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic14
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Observed cases of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  Observed ice scoops in contact with ice at bar area.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Observed red cutting board on shelf with deep cuts.
  Repeat violation
  Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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.
  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.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure.
  Observed discarded furniture outside at dumpster area.
  Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
  Observed discarded kitchen equipment outside near exterior door.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  Observed hole in wall near office area.
  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.
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observe floor under cook line soiled with grease buildup.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.