Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POLO NORTE KENDALL INC

13901 SW 42 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33175

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3572782
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10733573
DBPR license2331386

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork stored over whole lettuce.

#10High Priority03B-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 front counter in a hot holding unit chicken empanadas (128F – Cold Holding); ham croquettes (127F – Hot Holding), as per operator stored in the unit for less than 2 hours. Operator removed food to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hws located next to the ice machine by the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots on drying shelves above the dishwasher.

#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between steam table and prep table at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven has some accumulation grease, located at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws located next to the ice machine by the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler located by the dump sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-02-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.