POLO NORTE FLAGLER INC
10302 West Flagler Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33174
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing at storage area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sprinkles container with handle in contact with product at front counter. Operator placed handle upwards. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at beverage station. Repeat Violation
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with grease.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (67F - Cold Holding)snide reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator for approximately 40 minutes. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rápido cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 cheese tequeno (121F - Hot Holding); beef empanada (120F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator turned up heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed for quaternary at triple sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area next to walk in cooler.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes inside walk in cooler without date marked inside walk in cooler. Also observed flans, rice pudding, natilla at storage area without date mark. As per operator for 2 days. Operator started to date mark products. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing winded on shelves under washing area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed cold units door handles soiled throughout kitchen. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty at 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 3 mahi (frozen) inside package. Employee made cut to package. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine inside reach in cooler at preparation area. Employee removed the medicine from the unit. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork stored inside no food grade bag in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation 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 over raw pork in cold drawers at cook line. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Discussed and provided to person in charge via email. Person in charge printed form, discussed and signed with employees. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing table cleaner not properly identified under pizza dough station. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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 ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under slicer station at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under slicer station at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler door gaskets torn at deli station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler door gaskets torn at deli station. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black substance at sandwich station - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-03: Observed Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black substance at sandwich station. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
13
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. Observed at storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty in kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board under slicer station at storage area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at reach in cooler door gaskets torn at deli station. Repeat Violation
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic containers broken at storage area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside rice container with handle touching product. Employee moved handle upwards. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice scoops in standing water 73F At ice cream station.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed next to triple sink.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach cooler door gaskets soiled at kitchen and storage area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on plastic containers at storage area. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in storage reach in freezer holding croquettes bottom interior soiled. Repeat Violation
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Nonfood-grade bags used to cover pizza dough inside walk in cooler.
- 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 over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Employee rearranged products by cooking temperatures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed house made cilantro sauce (66F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at sandwich station. As per employee for approximately an hour. Employee moved product to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 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 cheese tequeno (100F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding) inside hot box at front counter. As per employee for approximately an hour. Manager discarded voluntarily products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board soiled with black substance at sandwich station
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to triple sink. Employee provided the soap. Corrected On-Site
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers at 49F. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed reach in cooler drawers: breaded raw beef (49°F - cold holding) breaded raw chicken (48°F - cold holding); raw chicken (51°F - cold holding); raw beef (48-50°F - cold holding); raw salmon (55°F - cold holding); raw pork (48.7°F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50°F - cold holding). As per operator for about an hour. Operator started to move the products in the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint** Admin Complaint
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored under raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed raw chicken over raw pork, salmon and cooked chicken. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. 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 drawers preparation area: raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about three hours. And garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at shelf over steam table. As per operator for half an hour. And garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) at pizza station on preparation table. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator moved the garlic in oil to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed drawer reach in cooler: breaded raw beef (49°F - cold holding) breaded raw chicken (48°F - cold holding); raw chicken (51°F - cold holding); raw beef (48-50°F - cold holding); raw salmon (55°F - cold holding); raw pork (48.7°F - cold holding); cooked chicken (50°F - cold holding). As per operator for about an hour. Operator started to move the products in the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Provided form during inspection. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Observed soiled can opener blade. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/28/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container without handle inside of the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the plastic container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawers at 49°F. Observed raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding) at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed raw lamb, oxtail, chicken, lobster, fish and pork, tamales stored in floor at walking freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon with handle touching the salt. Operator removed the spoon. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at preparation area. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed containers at walking cooler with old labels. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at preparation area. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with salt at shelf on top of preparation table not labeled with common name. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on water at 80°F. 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 pork stored under raw beef at drawers reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed drawers preparation area: raw chicken (54 F - Cold Holding); raw beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw pork (52 F - Cold Holding). As per operator for about three hours. And garlic in oil (80 F - Cold Holding) at shelf over steam table. As per operator for half an hour. And garlic in oil (74F - Cold Holding) at pizza station on preparation table. Operator moved the products to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. Operator moved the garlic in oil to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 black beans (111 F - Hot Holding); beef soup (133 F - Hot Holding) under steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. And cooked onions (110 F - Hot Holding) next to the grill. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the cooked onion to the grill to be reheated. Operator started to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler thermometer at 88°F. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residual inside of hand wash sink. Operator cleaned up the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed deserts at reach in cooler bakery area not date marked. As per operator the product was made yesterday morning. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/28/2023 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).