Playmates

3875 Shipping Ave, Miami, FL 33146

School / Childcare

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Playmates, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Playmates on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand sink. Operator restocked and provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.

36-50-4

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed none available for chlorine sanitizer.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap available for kitchen. Operator provided dish soap. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no advisory available for added items to menu, NY strip steak,lamb chops and cheeseburgers with option of undercooked temperature. Provided operator with form. Operator posted at bar. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at standing reach in freezer unit.

14-11-5

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

23-03-4

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in unisex bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives stored between microwave and table next to cook line. Operator removed knives.

10-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored in a protected manner.

25-06-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at bar blocked with plastic water bottles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave soiled interior. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the squeeze bottles containing sauces.

02D-01-5

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

16-37-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playmates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playmates on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playmates?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Playmates.

How does Playmates compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Playmates most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Playmates' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Playmates means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Playmates inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Playmates is inspected around three times per year on average.

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