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POLO NORTE

7360 SW 24 UNIT 1 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3583768
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10801404
DBPR license2326743

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority03A-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate16-37-1

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate16-62-1

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**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-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**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash station located next to cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used at coffee prep station. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 10

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed kitchen ceiling soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

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**

Warning
#3Basic13-03-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen cook like floor soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-04-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic31B-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**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across the cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in coolers with rusted shelves. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.