ESTRELLA COCINA
100 W BAY ST SUITE 701, Jacksonville FL 32202
Last inspected Oct 4, 2024 · 8 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
FEB 24
OCT 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority7 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 24 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed and moved trash can then put on gloves and cut tomatoes, explained to her and she discarded tomato and washed hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by dish machine
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container with dries peppers in box that has shoes label on it
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expire on 6/1/24, owner paid
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. 1/2 cop of beans, 8 days, discarded by mgr
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner on shelf above clean dishes by dish machine, employee moved chemical
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. In prep sink, explained to her and she washed in hand sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of fryers
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With mop bucket, hand sink by triple sink, employee moved it
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed some
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line, employee placed some
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, secured by manager
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In upstairs storage
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, employee moved it to bottom shelf
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. By dish machine at front counter
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil jug
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by triple sinks and hand sink by dish machine at front counter, also at bar, emailed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer warmer not in use at front counter
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cutting unwashed tomatoes, explained to employee and she washed the other ones
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk at bar, labeled sugar
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority12 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Grabbed raw fish then changed gloves and grabbed tortillas, explained to him and he washed hands
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Containers for peppers have shoes on label, explained to her
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48f pico de gallo, 55 cheese sitting on ice, employee wrote times on, explained time as public health control, 50f can corn in double container, prep cooler, employee rearranged
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 48f taquitos made at 9:30am, they were left above the fill line in prep unit, mgr placed them in freezer and got to 41f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80f fries, employees write time, explained time as public health control
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On open side of splitter
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on Saturday
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. With mop bucket, employee moved it
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mgr her could not find hers, Lorrie
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees for more than a year have them in their wallets and they are not here at this time
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For new employees
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bat, employee brought some
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Times on tcs food at front counter prep area, emailed procedure
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooling time/temperature control for safety food. For taquitos
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar, employee labeled it
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water side in hand sink at cook line
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar and upstairs storage
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In upstairs food storage
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on storage shelf by triple sink
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above clean plates, front counter, moved by employee, one open drink too in kitchen, discarded
Food stored on floor. Oil jugs by cook line, mgr placed them on shelf
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line and hand sink by triple sink and bar too
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter prep area
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, mgr changed solution, 300 ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar, employee placed it on plate
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk containers, employee write names on
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar moved to new location in the dining room area. Please submit plans indicating the new bar layout
Sep 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar moved to new location in the dining room area. Please submit plans indicating the new bar layout
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 27 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Washing and rinsing dishes only, then p,aced them as clean, explained properly procedure
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For raw fish ceviche, employee got an email with parasite destruction
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and raw eggs on shelf above mayonnaise and garlic, prep cooler, rearranged by employee
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. One cracked, employee discarded it
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soapy water above food, mgr moved it
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink at new bar, employee moved it
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter, employee placed some
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New bar added, Robert couldn't see applications for plans, owner did it while I was here, on time extension
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees here
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee training provided, missing a few, more than 2 months
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tamales made on Saturday, milk opened on Saturday too
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upstairs storage
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Upstairs storage for food doesn't have proper ceiling
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on shelf by dish machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few on pre table, employee moved them,
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch, cook cutting pineapple, he removed it
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook cooking
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in prep cooler
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One missing
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooler with tomatillo sauce made here
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by cook line and hand sink at front counter
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, employee discarded it
Aug 23, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar moved to new location in the dining room area. Please submit plans indicating the new bar layout
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.