El Polinesio Bar Restaurant

3120 W 16Th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed at kitchen. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in thank you bags.

14-31-5

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

May 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed license on men bathroom, no sign

31B-04-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at kitchen grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on door to outside back storage area. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed roach killer can. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

41-05-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board at kitchen.

22-02-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back door to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen towel under cutting board

21-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of pasta stored on the kitchen floor. Employee stored box with pasta six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable Observed white cutting board at kitchen..

14-09-4

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Nov 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle not labeled with common name.

41-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Polinesio Bar Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant.

How does El Polinesio Bar Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

El Polinesio Bar Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has El Polinesio Bar Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is El Polinesio Bar Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Polinesio Bar Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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