El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah
Last inspected:
3120 W 16th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah has been cited for 112 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations and food contact surface violations appear in at least 8 of the recent inspections, indicating a persistent pattern of handwashing and sanitation deficiencies. The facility has not been emergency-closed. In November 2022, an administrative complaint was recommended following a routine inspection. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 documented 15 violations including three high-priority findings for improper hand and arm washing, consumer advisory failures, and food contact surface issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah last inspected?
- El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah had?
- El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah find?
- El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, El Polinesio Bar Restaurant in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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