POLO NORTE MIRAMAR
16283 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33027 · 305.986.2999
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Poster provided
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023064840 | Oct 18, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored on top of ground chorizo inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blender stick stored inside hand wash sink at dish pit. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup stored inside sugar bin in kitchen. Operator removed.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon 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 inside stove top cooler. Per operator, food stored inside packaging, thawed for approximately three hours. Operator had employee remove fish from packaging for oxygen flow.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at food prep station in kitchen. Explained to manager to relay to employee that eating in a food preparation area is not allowed.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine next to Walk in freezer-employee cleaned and sanitized.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line and preparation area. Ceiling tiles and AC vents, build up of dust and grease.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from an open cup, after manager instructed, employee removed cup and washed hands.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Half cup of flan inside sliding door freezer in ice cream area, employee removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of cook line. Employee provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in middle of cook line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Preparation area, in rear kitchen, one soiled cloth, employee removed.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Two dented tomato cans stored among regular cans., employee removed to return to vendor.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee grabbed raw chicken filet placed on grill, then proceeded to steer ready to eat beans, using same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)steam table right side-chicken fried rice (114F - Hot Holding); sautéed shrimps (118F - Hot Holding); cutlets beef (111F - Hot Holding), per manager food hot held less than 2 hours. Employee reheated all food items on stove to (167-170F)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, employee cleaned and sanitized
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line, hand colander inside sink, manage removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women bathroom
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pizza station-plastic cup inside mozzarella shredded cheese, employee removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and spoons not inverted- window service- employee inverted
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), operator made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test paper
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside mozzarella shredded cheese, employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees working in cook line wearing a bracelet and a black watch, after manager instructed, employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle inside large machine, next to walk in freezer, employee removed to be wash.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, Next to walk in cooler, no hot or cold water provided.
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. 4 cooling drawers-; green plantain (46F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (46F)-Cold Holding. Per manager food held less than 4 hours, operator placed back on walk in cooler for a quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line-steam table- beans (121F - Hot Holding); cream soup (120F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding) - per operator food hot held less than 4 hours, reheated on microwave to 166F. -
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. Poster provided
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine bar area, employee removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on dirty container, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawed in ambient temperature, Employee removed and placed under cold running water
Oct 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees working on food preparation.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee working on bar area, unpacked dry oranges to place on jar without using gloves, after instructed, employee washed hands and put in gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in freezer-raw beef packaged in bags over frozen boxes of green beans. Employee placed green beans in first shelf, above raw beef.
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. Walk in freezer, raw chicken in bags over raw beef packed in bags. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, prep table, next to,dishwasher area, employee cleaned and sanitized
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Javier Alva.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees working on food preparation.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license on site.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area., Employee drinking coffee on prep table of pizza station. Employee discarded coffee, gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee working on prep table has a black watch, after ins, Employee removed.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Open bag of fried plantains inside soiled cardboard box, over prep table shelf in cook line. Employee removed from box and placed on clean container.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. In rear kitchen, next to ice machine. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized ice scoop and surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser, surrounding soda nozzles, right side, bar area entrance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab meat on standing water, Employee removed from water and placed on cold running water
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.