EL POLINESIO BAR RESTAURANT
3120 W 16TH AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305.821.0491
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach killer can. Employee discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at kitchen. Operator removed medicine.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at kitchen two door freezer raw chicken stored on same container with raw pork. Operator stored raw chicken in a different unit away from raw pork.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen grooved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed license on men bathroom, no sign
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine bottle on top of preparation table at kitchen, Employee removed medication from preparation table.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed containers from inside Hand was sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelve soiled with food residues.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach killer can. Employee discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, pork and raw chicken inside chest freezer, no separated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frying basket inside hand wash sink at kitchen hand sink. Employee moved items from in hand was sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board at kitchen..
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of pasta stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored box with pasta six inches above the floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.