Polo Norte Miramar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Polo Norte Miramar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other Miramar restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Two dented tomato cans stored among regular cans. , employee removed to return to vendor. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee grabbed raw chicken filet placed on grill, then proceeded to steer ready to eat beans, using same gloves, after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)steam table right side-chicken fried rice (114F - Hot Holding); sautéed shrimps (118F - Hot Holding); cutlets beef (111F - Hot Holding), per manager food hot held less than 2 hours. Employee reheated all food items on stove to (167-170F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women bathroom
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled , employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line, hand colander inside sink, manage removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pizza station-plastic cup inside mozzarella shredded cheese, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks and spoons not inverted- window service- employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 00ppm), operator made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test paper
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside mozzarella shredded cheese, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees working in cook line wearing a bracelet and a black watch, after manager instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle inside large machine, next to walk in freezer , employee removed to be wash. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, Next to walk in cooler, no hot or cold water provided.
29-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today. 4 cooling drawers-; green plantain (46F - Cold Holding); potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); empanadas (46F)-Cold Holding. Per manager food held less than 4 hours, operator placed back on walk in cooler for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cook line-steam table- beans (121F - Hot Holding); cream soup (120F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding) - per operator food hot held less than 4 hours, reheated on microwave to 166F. - **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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 provided **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Two ice scoops stored on dirty container, Employee removed to be wash and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak thawed in ambient temperature, Employee removed and placed under cold running water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine bar area, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees working on food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-18: Observed same, employees hired more than 60 days, without proof of training **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Employee working in cook line touched wearing apron, then grabbed a clean plate to serve customer order. After instructed, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
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. Foodborne Illnesses poster provided and explained **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.pizza station, plastic cup use to dispense shredded mozzarella cheese. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine in kitchen area, two ice scoop stored on dirty surface, Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table of pizza station, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Norte Miramar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Norte Miramar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Norte Miramar?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Polo Norte Miramar.
How does Polo Norte Miramar compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Polo Norte Miramar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 79.
Has Polo Norte Miramar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polo Norte Miramar have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polo Norte Miramar 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 Miramar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Norte Miramar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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