POLO NORTE
Southwest 139th Avenue
Florida, 33175
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk in cooler by the office observed ROP fish no longer frozen. Instructed operator re discard fish, and explained the reason.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located across from the pizza oven.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bog zapper stored over a storage area.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the reach in cooler at prep area raw steak stored over vegetables.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over ham.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In the walk in cooler by the office observed ROP fish no longer frozen. Instructed operator re discard fish, and explained the reason.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line fresh garlic in oil (70 F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 1 in a half hour. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at preparation area blocked by rice sacks. Operator removed it on site. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic plate used as scoop, observed inside a container with mashed potatoes, located in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, located at cook line.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, observed at preparation area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled observed at prep cooler located at cook line. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, observed at prep cooler located at cook line.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler observed raw chicken stored over bacon.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, observed at preparation area. Operator refilled soap. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels, observed at preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle use to dispense rice at the dry storage area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed right above exit door by cook line at kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout establishment. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front counter by coffee station.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gasket at establishment soiled Observed gasket at Walk-in freezer and walk in freezer soiled.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout establishment.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution throughout the kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags at walk in cooler with beef in it. Observed thank you bag with ham in at reach in cooler by the entrance of the kitchen.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed chef partake in multiple task without washing hands and changing gloves. Instructed to remove gloves and wash hands before start new task and he did. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed crema de queso (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler all cold holding.As manager prepared on Sunday evening.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crema de queso (51F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler all cold holding.As manager prepared on Sunday evening.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee cup at hand sink at coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in some parts of kitchen areas.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of food containers soiled. Observed walk in coolers shelves soiled. Observed prep sink in front service station soiled with accumulated debris/ mold like substance.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in some parts of kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers used to store spices under prep table missing labels.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed slicer with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at pizza station soiled. Observed pizza dough cutting machine soiled with accumulated mold like substance.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).