Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET

1153 NW 22 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331252738

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3611285
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13566677
DBPR license2303498

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes stored in non food grade bags in the reach in coolers at the front counter. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bib being used in the kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside the ice machine including the door gaskets soiled with black like substance. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for pork in the kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in the kitchen tile no smooth. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in the kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#5Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#6Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle provided in women's restroom. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#7Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#8Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on the floor in the front area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in prep area. Employee placed inside the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:00 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)

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