POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET
1153 NW 22 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 331252738
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-27-4High Priority – Observed: Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed clean pots stored in a shelf soiled with food debris accumulation. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5High Priority – Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. As per operator foods were stored previous night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. A stop sale was issued. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding); pork (50F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. As per operator foods were stored previous night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. A stop sale was issued. Also observed cheese (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the prep table. As per employee doe less than one hour. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (111F – Hot Holding) on top of steam table as per operator for less than one hour. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated food debris on the rack inside kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handled training was not provided for Marta Fuentes and Consepcion G. Both employees are working over 2 months. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1Intermediate – Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Consepcion G. hasnât signed food employee reporting agreement. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
02B-02-5Intermediate – Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was provided to operator. Operator provided on site after observation. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
05-04-4Basic – Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler by the stove. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-37-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling, ceiling tiles/ vents soiled and with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, mold-like substance in the kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-32-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-34-5Basic – Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-74-7Basic – Observed: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed all food inside reach in cooler out of temperature. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-12-6Basic – Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in womenâs bathroom. **Warning** Priority: Basic
50-09-4Basic – Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired October 1, 2025. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-12-4Basic – Observed: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tongs stored floor tile missing grout. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4Basic – Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container is stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-17-4Basic – Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between reach cooler and steam table . **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-20-4Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on gen handle of the kitchen. **Warning** Priority: Basic
21-04-4Basic – Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. observed wet cloth under cutting board. **Warning** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4Basic – Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed womenâs bathroom missing handwashing signage. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated food debris on gasket of reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4Basic – Observed: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** Priority: Basic
25-32-4Basic – Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic detergent containers being reused to store food. **Warning** Priority: Basic
08B-12-5Basic – Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in freezer not covered. **Warning** Priority: Basic
42-01-4Basic – Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket in hallway. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:33 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.