POLO NORTE
2050 W 56 ST · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 330162601
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over a case of avocado. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed over the preparation table at cook line ham (64F – Cold Holding); cheese (66F – Cold Holding), as per kitchen manager food was placed there for less than 4 hours. Manager added ice to the rim of the holding container to rapidly cool down the food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line melted cheese (79F – Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 3 hours, instructed employee to reheat food and maintain at 135 or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Food manager unable to answer basic food code question such as hot and cold holding food temperature. Educated manager on hot and cold holding temperatures stipulated by the food code. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket stored in the hand wash sink at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located across from the walk in cooler.
Basic 5
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed milk gallons not stored 6 inches off the floor in the walk in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink located at front line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located across from walk in freezer door gasket soil.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:24 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.