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POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3332048
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351306
DBPR license2303498

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 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

#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag near prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for three compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near the cook line torn. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed crate of potatoes on floor near back prep area. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under white cutting board near reach in cooler. Operator removed and discarded cloth immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket next to steam table soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter with soiled shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to reach in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wiping cloths not stored inside chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 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.