POLO NORTE
7360 SW 24 UNIT 1 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33155
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insect land on slicer at cook line. Employee sanitized slicer. Observed approx 3 live flying insects flying at entryway of kitchen **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed date marked at 6/25 of 2 lbs of cooked chicken in walk in at kitchen. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw thawed Mahi, Salmon and Snapper filets in walk cooler at kitchen **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F – Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flan (55F – Cold Holding) inside walk at kitchen, as per manager product has been inside unit 2 days prior Observed); malanga (45F cold holding); in walk in cooler inside kitchen. As per manager, product was placed inside unit approximately 1 hour prior. Observed Raw Pork (49F cold holding) in outside walk in cooler, as per manager, item was placed in cooler one hour prior. Observed sliced cheese at 60F cold holding, at sandwich area. As per manager product was placed inside unit one hour prior. **Warning**
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 heater in Bar area Shrimp Empanadas 111 degrees F. As per manager, empanadas were placed inside until 30 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 plus ppm) employee diluted solution with water, final reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Observed : Pizza oven and oven at cook line soiled with old food debris . Broiler soiled next to sauté station Can opener soiled next to hand wash sink next to oven. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink in front of triple wash sink and Spatula in hand wash sink next to pizza preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. As per operator no test strips were available. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in front of three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside cheese container near pizza preparation area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed Missing ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in disrepair above fryer area Observed ceiling tile above hand sink next to oven in disrepair. **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted next to hand wash sink in front of triple wash sink **Warning**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed bowls underneath soap dispenser at hand wash sink front entrance of kitchen **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw thawed Mahi, Salmon and Snapper filets in walk cooler at kitchen. Discussed proper thawing procedure with manager. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed marks all over board at sandwich area **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Personal cups above pizza prep area and Personal cups above hand wash sink in kitchen in front of triple wash sink. Observed personal cup and associates cell phone on counter at bar area. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster either lid in disrepair **Warning**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed grease buildup on hood system **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed microwave in disrepair in kitchen, as per manager not being used. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored on counters throughout restaurant **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In Bar area : Observed sugar not labeled In kitchen area : Observed sugar and flour not labeled **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed Floor soiled with old food debris near fryer area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.