Polo Deli
2916 Cardinal Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32963 · Permanent Food Service · License 4105324
What drove the grade
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 10ppm. Employee added more bleach. Now 100ppm
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Used to store bowl
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
White chest freezer
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee jacket stored in pot in dry storage
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.