POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET

Name: POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET
Address: 1153 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 331252738, US
Rating: 0

1153 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI, FL 331252738

License #2303498

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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October 22, 2026 · 17 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 128 total violations — 19 critical, 13 major, 96 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[21-04-4] Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. observed wet cloth under cutting board.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated food debris on the rack inside kitchen area.
[05-04-4] Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler by the stove.
[22-16-4] Observed: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[25-32-4] Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic detergent containers being reused to store food.
[32-12-6] Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in women\2019s bathroom.
[36-37-5] Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling, ceiling tiles/ vents soiled and with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, mold-like substance in the kitchen area.
[36-32-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
[36-12-4] Observed: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tongs stored floor tile missing grout.
[31B-04-4] Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed women\2019s bathroom missing handwashing signage.
[36-34-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated food debris on gasket of reach in cooler in kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired October 1, 2025.
[10-17-4] Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between reach cooler and steam table .
[08B-12-5] Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in freezer not covered.
[42-01-4] Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket in hallway.
[08B-27-4] Observed: Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed clean pots stored in a shelf soiled with food debris accumulation.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for prepared containers of Soup, rice, cooked beef and other items in coolers.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked soup.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at prep cooler at entrance of kitchen.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom hand sink.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in containers of chimmychurri, sugar and ground beef.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 10 seats and operating with approximately 25+.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler next to mop sink containers if spooked beef, raw chicken, soups and other items stored uncovered.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef.

Disposition: Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending
[08B-27-4] Observed: Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed clean pots stored in a shelf soiled with food debris accumulation.
[03B-01-6] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (111F - Hot Holding) on top of steam table as per operator for less than one hour.
[10-17-4] Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife being stored between reach cooler and steam table .
[10-20-4] Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on gen handle of the kitchen.
[11-26-1] Observed: 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. Observed Consepcion G. hasn’t signed food employee reporting agreement.
[25-32-4] Observed: Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic detergent containers being reused to store food.
[32-12-6] Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed uncovered receptacle in women’s bathroom.
[36-37-5] Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling, ceiling tiles/ vents soiled and with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, mold-like substance in the kitchen area.
[36-34-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
[36-12-4] Observed: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed tongs stored floor tile missing grout.
[42-01-4] Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket in hallway.
[50-09-4] Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed expired October 1, 2025.
[08B-38-4] Observed: Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container is stored on the floor.
[31B-04-4] Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed women’s bathroom missing handwashing signage.
[22-16-4] Observed: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[08B-12-5] Observed: Stored food not covered. Observed food inside reach in freezer not covered.
[36-32-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside ice machine.
[05-04-4] Observed: Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler by the stove.
[14-74-7] Observed: 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 all food inside reach in cooler out of temperature.
[53B-01-5] Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handled training was not provided for Marta Fuentes and Consepcion G. Both employees are working over 2 months.
[21-04-4] Observed: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. observed wet cloth under cutting board.
[02B-02-5] Observed: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form was provided to operator. Operator provided on site after observation.
[01B-02-5] Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. As per operator foods were stored previous night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. A stop sale was issued.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulated food debris on the rack inside kitchen area.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulated food debris on gasket of reach in cooler in kitchen area.
[03A-02-5] Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler in the kitchen area. As per operator foods were stored previous night. Foods have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. A stop sale was issued. Also observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at the prep table. As per employee doe less than one hour.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle provided in womens restroom.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on the floor in the front area.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter above kitchen stove missing.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal can of Clamato juice in reach in cooler.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in prep area. Employee placed inside the sanitizer.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside the ice machine including the door gaskets soiled with black like substance.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop for pork in the kitchen area.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in the kitchen tile no smooth.
[21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe sanitizing bucket with wiping cloths in front area at 0 ppm chlorine. Employee change sanitizing bucket water and added chlorine reading 100 ppm.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed utensils in sanitizing solution inside the three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm. Employee adjusted the sanitizer solution to 100 ppm.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed limes stored in non food grade bags in the reach in coolers at the front counter.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired on Oct. 1, 2025. Observed license fee was paid at the time of inspection.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed sliced limes place right underneath of raw shelled eggs in the reach in cooler of prep table. Employee inverted them.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose bib being used in the kitchen area.
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications. Observed the food probe thermometer not calibrating correctly per manufacturers instructions.