POLO NORTE ICE CREAM
546 W 29 ST, Hialeah FL 33012 · (305)884-0880
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed total of 54 seats. Establishment only reported 24.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (43F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator less than 1 hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen area.
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Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed total of 54 seats. Establishment only reported 24.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed on reach in cooler across pizza oven.
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet by Steam table at kitchen no vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, food residue inside. Operator cleaned the hand sink interior.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on top of preparation area table, pizza station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area vents soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside tuna salad container, scoop touching the food. Operator stored scoop properly.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed insect control device.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning with gloves on, started to handle clean equipment without removing gloves, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen faucet next to hand wash sink.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone under microwave above steam table. Employee removed cell phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food, wearing wrist jewelry and watch.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen, operator stored knives properly.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet by Steam table at kitchen no vacuum breaker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on small reach in cooler soiled.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to steam table faucet no vacuum breaker.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed at pizza preparation table cardboard lining the cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in small reach in cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside walk in cooler, container with mashed potatoes and cream of cheese no covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container no labeled, manager labeled container.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to steam table faucet no vacuum breaker.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly, according to manager prepared yesterday in the morning around 11:00 am, no date labeled. Manager labeled pork belly with preparation date.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen lining trays and pizza molds.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed. Spray bottle containing all purpose cleaner no labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed used to line top of pizza oven.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in walk in cooler dusty.
Stored food not covered. Observed inside reach in cooler raw chicken and raw beef no covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar containers no labeled. Manager labeled containers with names.
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