Polo Norte Ice Cream
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Polo Norte Ice Cream stretching back to 2022. Polo Norte Ice Cream was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Hialeah restaurant, which scores around 76. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet by Steam table at kitchen no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as a dump sink, food residue inside. Operator cleaned the hand sink interior. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on top of preparation area table, pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area vents soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside tuna salad container, scoop touching the food. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table at kitchen. Operator removed insect control device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
64
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at kitchen faucet next to hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee cleaning with gloves on, started to handle clean equipment without removing gloves, no hand washing observed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone under microwave above steam table. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food, wearing wrist jewelry and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at kitchen, operator stored knives properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed treated faucet by Steam table at kitchen no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on small reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to steam table faucet no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork belly, according to manager prepared yesterday in the morning around 11:00 am, no date labeled. Manager labeled pork belly with preparation date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed at kitchen lining trays and pizza molds. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen and ware washing areas.
36-37-5
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork and raw beef inside walk in cooler. Cook organized raw animal proteins, chicken on bottom shelf under raw beef and pork above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked chicken containers, according to cook prepared the day before no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at storage are above single serve containers.
38-07-4
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked pork belly inside standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee glass cup stored inside hand washing sink by front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad stored inside walk in cooler not properly date marked, as per operator tuna salad was prepared 2 days ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza make table cooler gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed water not running sufficiently located by ice cream freezer in front area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza make table cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Norte Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Norte Ice Cream on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Norte Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Polo Norte Ice Cream.
How does Polo Norte Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Polo Norte Ice Cream most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Polo Norte Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polo Norte Ice Cream have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polo Norte Ice Cream 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 Polo Norte Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Norte Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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