Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami

Last inspected:

13901 Sw 42 St, Miami, FL 33175
Overview

Polo Norte Kendall in Miami operates a permanent food service establishment with a troubling recent pattern of high-priority violations concentrated in September 2025. Between September 17 and September 18, 2025, the facility accumulated 78 violations across two consecutive complaint-based inspections, including 10 high-priority findings on September 17 alone. High-priority violations cited across these inspections include improper chemical storage (cited multiple times), handwashing procedure failures, time-as-a-control violations, improper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface contamination. The facility recorded 309 total violations across 25 inspections since 2016, averaging 12.4 violations per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Recurring high-priority violations include handwashing and hand-arm washing failures (cited in at least 6 inspections), improper chemical storage (cited in at least 4 inspections), and time-as-a-control violations (cited in at least 4 inspections). A disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The facility has experienced no emergency closures on record. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following the warning issued the previous day.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
321Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 12.3 violations / inspection 12.3 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

Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2016001619 $200.00 Dec 10, 2015 Miami (Doral)

Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections43 violations · 29 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections25 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection15 violations · 9 high priority

Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami last inspected?
Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami are: Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami had?
Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami find?
Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami ever been shut down?
No, Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami been fined?
Polo Norte Kendall INC in Miami has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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