POLO NORTE PSN
8515 NW 186 STREET, Miami FL 33015 · 305.829.4800
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided form to operator, operator printed out the form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2020002844 | Dec 11, 2019 | Jun 17, 2020 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in thank you located in walk in freezer. Operator removed it.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server grabbed dirty dishes from customers table than touched cleaned plate. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator properly washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (105F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding), in cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 145°F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple spatulas in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the hot holding box.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza station.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
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. Operator open the bag.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons and sugar container. Operator properly labeled it.
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with final rinse temperature at 154°F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Jul 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (114°F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (119°F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, located at the front counter, also observed chicken soup (130°F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (100°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F
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. Provided form to operator, operator printed out the form during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located in the kitchen, operator placed a paper towels during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed out the form and employees signed them.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located in the kitchen and bar station. Soap was provided during inspection.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees food handle certificate without trainer's CFPM certificate number.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle degreaser without label. Operator labeled it.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on top of the counter at room temperature. Operator placed under 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.