POLO NORTE
Southwest 139th Avenue
Florida, 33175
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed kitchen ceiling soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located at front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers with rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed walk in coolers with rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine. **Time Extended**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards in kitchen prep area with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male cook line employee with no hair net at fryer station. Operator placed hair net on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen cook like floor soiled. **Warning**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath red cutting board in kitchen prep area. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink located at front counter area. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bins of shredded lettuce inside walk in cooler with no cover. Operator placed lid immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers with rusted shelves. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw shelled eggs inside walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order based on temperatures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (56F - Cold Holding); pork chops (53F - Cold Holding); pork (52F - Cold Holding); beef (54F - Cold Holding) at the cook line reach in cooler. Operator states products have been there for about two hours. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no hot water measuring device for dish machine. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located next to cook line. **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station located next to cook line. **Warning**
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser with no label in chemical storage area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
19
Total
27
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at flour container near three compartment sink. Bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cold holding drawers next to fryers not keeping proper temperature. Temperature ensured at 47F. One drawer not closing correctly. Informed manager and he removed any TCS food from interior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at large cutting board at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
- 12B-09-5:Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum at pizza making station. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while handling food.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at metal containers at shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at pizza station.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at door next to three compartment sink.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream containers stored on floor at walk-in freezer. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at ice cream cooler at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards at interior walk-in cooler soiled.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet at hand washing sink near kitchen entrance loose.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked ground beef uncovered at interior walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-33-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at both interior and exterior walk-in coolers.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind prep table near three do sink soiled with mold-like substance.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at pizza station touch face and not washed hands. Coached manager on correct procedure.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ribs stored over unwashed vegetables at exterior walk-in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cold holding drawers near fryer: Tostones (50F - Cold Holding); Sweet potatoes (51F - Cold Holding). As per manager, less than 2 hours. Products were moved to working cooling unit for rapid cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 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 chicken empanadas (126F - Hot Holding); Beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot holding case. As per manager, less than 30 minutes. Manager increased temperature on unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed painting brush used at coffee station. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 27 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Missing ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed Missing ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair above fryer area Observed ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Ceiling tiles in disrepair above fryer area Observed ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven in disrepair. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed marks all over board at sandwich area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed marks all over board at sandwich area **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster either lid in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: One dumpster either lid in disrepair **Time Extended**
- 36-50-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hood system **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed grease buildup on hood system **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed microwave in disrepair in kitchen, as per manager not being used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed microwave in disrepair in kitchen, as per manager not being used. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed raw bacon 44F, raw fish filets 45F cooked chicken 45F, cooked malanga 46F, cream cheese 56F all cold holding at inside walk in cooler. As per manager and date markings, since the previous day. **Admin Complaint**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior Observed); malanga (45F cold holding); in walk in cooler inside kitchen. As per manager, product was placed inside unit approximately 1 hour prior. Observed Raw Pork (49F cold holding) in outside walk in cooler, as per manager, item was placed in cooler one hour prior. Observed sliced cheese at 60F cold holding, at sandwich area. As per manager product was placed inside unit one hour prior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed raw bacon 44F, raw fish filets 45F cooked chicken 45F, cooked malanga 46F, cream cheese 56F all cold holding at inside walk in cooler. As per manager and date markings, since the previous day. Observed raw pork at 43F cold holding inside outside walk in cooler. Observed marinara at 42F cold holding at preparation cooler at pizza area. **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Observed : Pizza oven and oven at cook line soiled with old food debris . Broiler soiled next to sauté station Can opener soiled next to hand wash sink next to oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: Observed : Pizza oven and oven at cook line soiled with old food debris . **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator no test strips were available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator no test strips were available. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
4
Basic
14
Total
25
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cheese container near pizza preparation area. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Missing ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven **Warning**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair above fryer area Observed ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven in disrepair. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted next to hand wash sink in front of triple wash sink **Warning**
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed bowls underneath soap dispenser at hand wash sink front entrance of kitchen **Warning**
- 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. Observed raw thawed Mahi, Salmon and Snapper filets in walk cooler at kitchen. Discussed proper thawing procedure with manager. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed marks all over board at sandwich area **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Personal cups above pizza prep area and Personal cups above hand wash sink in kitchen in front of triple wash sink. Observed personal cup and associates cell phone on counter at bar area. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster either lid in disrepair **Warning**
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hood system **Warning**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed microwave in disrepair in kitchen, as per manager not being used. **Warning**
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout restaurant **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In Bar area : Observed sugar not labeled In kitchen area : Observed sugar and flour not labeled **Warning**
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Floor soiled with old food debris near fryer area. **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect land on slicer at cook line. Employee sanitized slicer. Observed approx 3 live flying insects flying at entryway of kitchen **Warning**
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked at 6/25 of 2 lbs of cooked chicken in walk in at kitchen. **Warning**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed raw thawed Mahi, Salmon and Snapper filets in walk cooler at kitchen **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F - Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior Observed); malanga (45F cold holding); in walk in cooler inside kitchen. As per manager, product was placed inside unit approximately 1 hour prior. Observed Raw Pork (49F cold holding) in outside walk in cooler, as per manager, item was placed in cooler one hour prior. Observed sliced cheese at 60F cold holding, at sandwich area. As per manager product was placed inside unit one hour prior. **Warning**
- 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 heater in Bar area Shrimp Empanadas 111 degrees F. As per manager, empanadas were placed inside until 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) employee diluted solution with water, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Observed : Pizza oven and oven at cook line soiled with old food debris . Broiler soiled next to sauté station Can opener soiled next to hand wash sink next to oven. **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink in front of triple wash sink and Spatula in hand wash sink next to pizza preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator no test strips were available. **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in front of three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 25 total violations (7 high priority, 4 intermediate, 14 basic).