Polo Deli

2916 Cardinal Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Polo Deli appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer **repeat violation**” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to the broader Vero Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Chicken sitting out to be thawed. Manager moved to sink. Advised to turn on water **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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. Raw cookie dough stored with raw chicken in chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager certificate expired 5/30/2025 **Warning**

53A-01-7

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato pesto **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in sink **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-13-5

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitize set up in middle sink. Educated operator. Corrected **Corrected On-Site**

16-13-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Manager removed knife and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

10-18-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on drinks **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Russian dressing on sandwich made with raw shell eggs. Manager noted "raw" egg on several menus by hand and will consider pasteurized eggs for future recipe. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-04-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Knife. Removed to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-18-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Placed in sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade guard. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Sandwich press exterior.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Sanitizer set up and cloths placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polo Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polo Deli on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polo Deli?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer **repeat violation**” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Polo Deli.

How does Polo Deli compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?

Polo Deli most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Vero Beach average of 77.

Has Polo Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Polo Deli have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Polo Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Polo Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Deli is inspected around three times per year on average.

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