Polidori Market
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Polidori Market appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Polidori Market was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Polidori Market's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with bread. Manager put it on top of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside the oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelf with rust on it.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
74
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer machine. Soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: potatoes, tomatoes held for more than 24/hrs without date inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - 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. Observed salmon no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by oven. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container with Ricotta cheese on the floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
58
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container without handle inside cooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the pre table. Employee put it inside sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed case with food on the floor inside walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
78
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: On 11/29/2023 at the time of the callback inspection some training not completed **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup without handle use to portion mashed potatoes. Chef removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on the top of the preparation table **Warning**
21-12-4
64
Nov 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Big Six poster was provided to operator by email **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with oil on the floor inside dry storage room p.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment (new ownership) operating without a license from the Department of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored inside hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By oven **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside salt. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Ceiling tiles soiled **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water between walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Advised manager he corrected it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polidori Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polidori Market on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polidori Market?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Polidori Market.
How does Polidori Market compare to other restaurants in North Miami?
Polidori Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami average of 80.
Has Polidori Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polidori Market have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polidori Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Polidori Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polidori Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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