Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POLO NORTE

2050 W 56 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330162601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3580420
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10769734
DBPR license2320530

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 4

#8High Priority08A-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.

#9High Priority08A-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.

#10High Priority01B-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.

Stop Sale
#11High 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 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31A-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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#3Basic06-09-1

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.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair, unit located across from the pizza oven.

#6Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bog zapper stored over a storage area.

#7Basic21-02-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 12:17 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 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
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

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