POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET
1153 NW 22 AVE, MIAMI, FL 331252738
License #2303498
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 86.9 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 30 total violations — 7 critical, 1 major, 22 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 12, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 0 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Call Back - Complied
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter in prep area. Employee placed inside the sanitizer.
- [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.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a box of plantains stored on the floor in the front area.
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle provided in womens restroom.
- [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.
- [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.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen and front counter area.
- [36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed disrepair ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
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POLARIS CAFETERIA & MINI MARKET looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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