Polo Norte Kendall
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Polo Norte Kendall has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 15 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Polo Norte Kendall's latest score of 70 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on a shelf above prep table in the back of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed 1 wet wiping cloth stored on a shelf above prep table in the back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling located above swinging door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed hole in the ceiling located above swinging door entrance. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings located above swinging door entrance and the vents and ceiling above cook line. Observed in secondary storage area across of building soiled ceilings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed soiled ceilings located above swinging door entrance and the vents and ceiling above cook line. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the stove it is not working properly. All food was out of temperature. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed reach in cooler by the stove is not working properly. Currently not in use for repair. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under the back exit door of main restaurant and also the exit door located in the secondary storage area located across of restaurant building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed gap under the back exit door of main restaurant and also the exit door located in the secondary storage area located across of restaurant building. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled the shelving rack above swinging doors of entrance, door multiple door gaskets of the reach in cooler around kitchen area, the vent of the ceiling fan unit located in the kitchen. Observed in the secondary storage area across of building, soiled food storage **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed heavily soiled the shelving rack above swinging doors of entrance, door multiple door gaskets of the reach in cooler around kitchen area, the vent of the ceiling fan unit located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe ready to eat pork not covered inside the reach cooler near stove area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observe ready to food not covered inside the reach cooler near stove area and in the reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
10 critical violations. 6 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 38 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employees not sanitizing food contact preparation tables. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed uncooked rice, beans, and brown rice being stored in a unsanitized 3 compartment storage that is located in a storage area that that is not entirely enclosed. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees placed beard restraint and touched faced, then proceeded to prep food without washing their hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the cooked sweet plantains (108F - Hot Holding). As per operator food was cooked at 10:30 AM Stop sale was issued. Also observed chicken soup (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (108F - Hot Holding)located on counter across of dishwasher machine. As per operator less than 3 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following out of temperature: Swiss cheese (56F); ham (55F - Cold Holding); salami (55F - Cold Holding); pork (54F); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); chorizo (67F - Cold Holding) located on the prep table; beef (46F - Cold Holding); malanga (48F - Cold Holding) located front line area; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding located in the under counter reach in cooler near sink and stove. As per manager food were placed in reach in cooler around 10:30 AM. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the cooked sweet plantains at a temperature of plantains (108F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (98F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (108F - Hot Holding located on counter across of dishwasher machine. Also observed the following out of temperature: Swiss cheese (56F); ham (55F - Cold Holding); salami (55F - Cold Holding); pork (54F); cheese (67F - Cold Holding); chorizo (67F - Cold Holding) located on the prep table; beef (46F - Cold Holding); malanga (48F - Cold Holding) located front line area; raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (46F - Cold Holding located in the under counter reach in cooler near sink and stove. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed a container of cooked shrimp not date marked. Per employee, it was cooked yesterday and placed date marking label. Also observed rice pudding with no date marking located in the ice cream area. Also observed Cuban frittas not date marked**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil in standing water of 120 F. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can (6lbs.) of tomatoes sauce dented located in the secondary storage area across of restaurant building. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical bottle stored on top of ice machine located in secondary storage area across of building. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink not easily accessible and blocked by a garbage can located in the back kitchen area. Employee removed the trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside the hand wash sink located in the back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quad strips available for testing. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in secondary storage area across of restaurants building. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager was unable to answer the correct hot holding minimum temperature. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two bowls with no handles used as scoopers for rice and the rice and beans, located in the kitchen by the stove and in the rice located in the kitchen area near pizza oven. Also observed bowls being used as scoops for the rice, beans, chicharos, lentils, judias located in the dry storage area across of the restaurant. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in secondary storage area across of building missing ceiling tile. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in the ceiling located above swinging door entrance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceilings located above swinging door entrance and the vents and ceiling above cook line. Observed in secondary storage area across of building soiled ceilings. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler by the stove it is not working properly. All food was out of temperature. **Warning**
14-74-7
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 13 units of fish thawing in ROP bag located in the walk in cooler located secondary storage area across of restaurant building. A Stop Sale was issued. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach found in the dry storage area of the secondary storage area across of building. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drink from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an employees open container drink stored above the prep table near the microwave. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's open water cup, two phones, and car keys stored on shelf above prep food area in the back kitchen and one personal water bottle in the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. Also observed a cell phone and employee's drink cup located on the prep counter located in the ice cream area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without beard guards while prepping food. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under the back exit door of main restaurant and also the exit door located in the secondary storage area located across of restaurant building. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed a storage area that that is not entirely enclosed, uncooked rice, beans, and brown rice being stored in a unsanitized 3 compartment storage. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine and not protected located in secondary storage area across of restaurant building. **Warning**
10-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife stored in between receipt machine and shelf and spatulas and other utensils in between walls of three compartment sink. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed three scoopers with handles touching the rice located in the prep area near pizza oven. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping towel under a cutting board on the prep table located in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at the hand wash sink located in the back kitchen area and in the front cafeteria. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavily soiled the shelving rack above swinging doors of entrance, door multiple door gaskets of the reach in cooler around kitchen area, the vent of the ceiling fan unit located in the kitchen. Observed in the secondary storage area across of building, soiled food storage **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee's water bottle stored inside reach in cooler by sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe ready to eat pork not covered inside the reach cooler near stove area. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the hand wash sink leaking at the faucets, located in the kitchen area by swinging door. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3 wet wiping cloths stored on a shelf above prep table in the back of kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
4
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Irelis Couzo . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Manuel de las Cagigas Mas 01-22-23. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at cook line. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink soiled with paper towels at front counter. Employee cleaned properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Observed Irelis Couzo . **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with windex not labeled behind front counter. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of soiled metal container, employee removed, washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs being stored on oven door handles. Employee removed, washed and stored properly. Coached employees on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
43
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler observed raw pork stored over whole lettuce.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter in a hot holding unit chicken empanadas (128F - Cold Holding); ham croquettes (127F - Hot Holding), as per operator stored in the unit for less than 2 hours. Operator removed food to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hws located next to the ice machine by the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. **Repeat Violation**
21-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at reach in cooler located by the dump sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hws located next to the ice machine by the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven has some accumulation grease, located at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between steam table and prep table at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots on drying shelves above the dishwasher.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
41
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
30
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the steam table observed fried plantains (98F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hours, employee reheating plantains on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line observed fresh garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding), as per manager held out of temperature for less than 4 hours, food was placed in reach in cooler to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped ice inside the hand sink at preparation area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line.
22-08-4
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser by back door, behind large hot holding cabinet operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
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. Sent to operator via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink by back door, Machine on table in front of sink. Operator moved it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Roberto Alloroa **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
55
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork chopped (2 hours ) (49 F - Cooling) filet mignon (for less than 2 hours ) (53F - Cold Holding). Manager moved beef to walk in freezer for rapid cool, and iced por chops for rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw chicken then proceeded to prepare salads without changing gloves. Manager disposed salads and made employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
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 over raw fish in walk in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee from handling raw chicken to preparing salads. Manager toss salads and made employee wash hands and change gloves.
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at prep station next to pizza area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washin sink blocked with a gallon of water and a pitcher. Managed removed them.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine at time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed bottom racks of table rusted next to ash ware area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed paper dispenser empty at hand washing sink next to exit door in back of the house. Manager replaced paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Next to three compartment sink
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no Abilene thermometer in reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad area.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp, steaks stored not covered in reach in coolers.
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed coffee grinder next to hand washing sink exposed to splash in caffe area.
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar area in the front of house.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ready to use food stored not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 84°F standing water. Manager removed utensils and took them to dish washing area to be washed before using. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In storage room where walk in coolers
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a. Air gap at back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep station next to pizza station.
14-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
15
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef, and raw eggs over pealed potatoes In walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored on non food grade bags in the reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with food debris next to upright freezer by back door.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spray bottle and funnel stored inside hand washing sink in coffe area at front of establishment.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available in hand washing sink next to exit door in back of the house.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and fish filets 41F, thawing at ambient temperature under the cream of cheese station. Manager moved them to a reach in cooler.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels not stored in sanitizer water throughout the kitchen area. Manager removed them and place them sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in storage area.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled at grill line, and by three compartment sink area.
22-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots ready to use not inverted at three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking from open container in pizza station. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed drink stored in reach in cooler. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ground beef and Italian sauce stored not covered in reach in cooler. Manager had them covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Norte Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Norte Kendall on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Norte Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Polo Norte Kendall.
How does Polo Norte Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Polo Norte Kendall most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Polo Norte Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polo Norte Kendall have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polo Norte Kendall 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 Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Norte Kendall is inspected around four times per year on average.
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