POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET
1153 NW 22 AVE, Miami FL 33125 · (305)649-1583
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes stored in non food grade bags in the reach in coolers at the front counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bib being used in the kitchen area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside the ice machine including the door gaskets soiled with black like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for pork in the kitchen area.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in the kitchen tile no smooth.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on the floor in the front area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in prep area. Employee placed inside the sanitizer.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils in sanitizing solution inside the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer solution to 100 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes stored in non food grade bags in the reach in coolers at the front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Observed license fee was paid at the time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced limes place right underneath of raw shelled eggs in the reach in cooler of prep table. Employee inverted them.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bib being used in the kitchen area.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed the food probe thermometer not calibrating correctly per manufacturer's instructions.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside the ice machine including the door gaskets soiled with black like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for pork in the kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in the kitchen tile no smooth.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on the floor in the front area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter above kitchen stove missing.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal can of Clamato juice in reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in prep area. Employee placed inside the sanitizer.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe sanitizing bucket with wiping cloths in front area at 0 ppm chlorine. Employee change sanitizing bucket water and added chlorine reading 100 ppm.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Kitchen, stand up reach in cooler by the three compartment sink: raw beef stored above cut onions. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for the proper storage of food.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Front counter stand up reach in cooler: tamales. As per operator, prepared two days ago.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA: Xiomara C. Expired 11/26/24.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the front counter.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables inside reach in cooler near front counter. Operator placed products in correct order.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used a scoop inside bin of dough near reach in cooler. Operator discarded.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed cloth used a foot contact surface to cover tortillas near steam table.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer and reach in cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil can near cook line on floor. Operator removed from floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. Observed reach in freezer and cooler gaskets soiled near cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near cook line soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung up to dry. Operator hung up.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board at the prep station. Operator discarded.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork above refried beans in upright 2 door reach in. Employee rearranged items appropriately during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris inside meat grinder. Employee placed grinder and parts in dirty dish area for cleaning.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test kit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on 2 door kitchen cooler
Food stored on floor. Case of chayote stored on floor. Operator moved item off floor at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer door soiled, gasket area of upright 2 door cooler soiled.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap at top of and between front double doors.
Paper towels located on opposite side of prep table from hand wash sink exposing cutting boards to drip from hands. Employee placed paper towels on shelf next to handwash sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves inside upright 2 door reach in cooler soiled.
May 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near the cook line torn.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter with soiled shelves.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored inside non food grade bag near prep table.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near steam table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket near the cook line torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed crate of potatoes on floor near back prep area. Operator removed from floor immediately.
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.
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.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler behind front counter with soiled shelves.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted next to reach in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed three wet wiping cloths not stored inside chlorine sanitizing solution. Operator discarded.
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.