Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami

Last inspected:

1153 Nw 22 Ave, Miami, FL 331252738
Overview

Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami has accumulated 270 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility shows a persistent pattern of compliance issues, with recent inspections in 2025 documenting 19 and 11 violations respectively. Food contact surface cleanliness and hand washing represent the most frequently cited problems. Despite multiple warnings and administrative complaints, the facility has not faced emergency closures or disciplinary fines.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
270Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
— 5 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 5 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing

Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami last inspected?
Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami had?
Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami find?
Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Polaris Cafeteria & Mini Market in Miami 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.

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