Polo Norte Psn
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
50
Score
Polo Norte Psn has been inspected nine times since 2022. Polo Norte Psn was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored in thank you located in walk in freezer. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (105F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding), in cook line for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 145°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server grabbed dirty dishes from customers table than touched cleaned plate. Instructed operator regarding the hand washing procedure. Operator properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple spatulas in between wall and three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons
02D-01-5
50
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By the hot holding box.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above pizza station.
36-34-5
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.
14-17-4
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Operator open the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons and sugar container. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line.
36-34-5
74
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
95
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher machine with final rinse temperature at 154°F. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
86
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (114°F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (119°F - Hot Holding); croquettes (120°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, located at the front counter, also observed chicken soup (130°F - Hot Holding); cooked onions (100°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employees food handle certificate without trainer's CFPM certificate number.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle degreaser without label. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Provided form to operator, operator printed out the form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand wash sink located in the kitchen, operator placed a paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Emailed the form to operator. Operator printed out the form and employees signed them. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located in the kitchen and bar station. Soap was provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef on top of the counter at room temperature. Operator placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented Chickpeas can on dry storage rack.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (122°F - Hot Holding); croquettes (113°F - Hot Holding) inside display cases also sweet plantain (122°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray of multi-purpose cleaner on steam counter near to the soup. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal spong inside hand wash sink. Operator removed it. **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 Cream de queso, inside walk in cooler, was prepared from 2 days ago as per operator. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On hand wash sink located next to preparation sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On top of preparation table next to raw pork. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
36-73-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Norte Psn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Norte Psn on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Norte Psn?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Polo Norte Psn.
How does Polo Norte Psn compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Polo Norte Psn most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Polo Norte Psn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polo Norte Psn have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Polo Norte Psn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Polo Norte Psn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Norte Psn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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