Playchef Kitchen

21008 West Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33180

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Playchef Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “observed case of potatoes stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Playchef Kitchen on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.

50-17-3

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for containers of cut leafy greens.

14-86-1

Basic - Observed case of potatoes stored on floor. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored above case of water.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand washing sink however cold water temperature was 87°F.

27-16-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of takeout pans being stored on floor in dry storage area.

25-05-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Manager turned up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/21. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Warning**

08A-05-6

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and sodas being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper towels lining various containers of fruit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playchef Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playchef Kitchen on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playchef Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “observed case of potatoes stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Playchef Kitchen.

How does Playchef Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Playchef Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Playchef Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Playchef Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playchef Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Playchef Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playchef Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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