Polo Norte Ice Cream
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
Polo Norte Ice Cream, located at 546 W 29 St in Hialeah, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on February 26, 2026. The inspection noted one critical violation, one major violation, and four minor violations. Previous inspections for this frozen dessert facility have also largely fallen within the moderate-risk category.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Violations — Feb 26, 2026 Inspection
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 - 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
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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