Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar

13155 W Okeechobee Rd Ste 104, Hialeah, FL 33018

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Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 67 falls below the Hialeah average of 76. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink located at kitchen.

31B-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled, unit located at cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored on shelf at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer located at cook line.

14-69-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar.

How does Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar 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 Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Polynesio Lake Restaurant & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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