Playpen 2
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Playpen 2 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Playpen 2's latest score of 64 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken over salmon inside reach in freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple plastic bottles with sauces/ liquids and no labels. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken stored above beef inside walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook go into walk in cooler to then go back to cook line with no glove change.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed them onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and vents throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cuts on cutting boards in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces and no labels on them. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by kitchen area. Operator placed paper towels onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle inside rice container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling vent in disrepair above reach in cooler in kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed excessive cut marks on cutting boards in kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on the floor next to reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed excessive garbage around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza oven. Operator removed tongs onsite. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket any rear exit door.
42-01-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
37
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic and metal containers in the sink. The cook removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The manager brought soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. The cook put the bucket on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook moved the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar.
25-27-4
27
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above chicken soup inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs at bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned can opener during the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cash register stored at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed item from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of plastic water bottles on ground inside of walk in cooler. Observed cases of limes on the floor inside of walk in cooler. Operator placed items above ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area. Employee removed wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
55
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Playpen 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Playpen 2 on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Playpen 2?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Playpen 2.
How does Playpen 2 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Playpen 2 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Playpen 2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Playpen 2 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Playpen 2 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 Playpen 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Playpen 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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