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Licensee
Name: EL POLINESIO BAR RESTAURANT License Number: SEA2314924
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 3120 W 16TH AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33012

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 06/09/2010 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-10-1    Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-16-1    Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
32-17-1    Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
15-23-1    Hood filters/grease extractors
53A-01-2    Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
05-09-1    Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
32-15-1    Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
17-11-1    Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
14-37-1    Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
22-23-1    Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor.
12A-02-1    Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.
08A-22-1    Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
08A-23-1    Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.
22-19-1    Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-28-1    Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
40-04-1    Observed personal care item stored with food.
35A-05-1    Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 15+LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN AREA
35A-04-1    Critical - Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 + FRESH DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS
22-17-1    Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
41A-09-1    Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area.
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
15-32-1    Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
05-10-1    Critical - Probe-type thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
02-22-1    Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
02-13-2    Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided.
21-12-1    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
02-26-1    Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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