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LA ESTRELLA CAFE

2150 W 10 CT, Hialeah FL 33010 · 786.281.8196

Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2318387
Grade history
FEB 24
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2022001992Sep 7, 2021Feb 24, 2022$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed Ice scoop with handle upwards.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen areas.
Basic/36-34-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in freezer not working. As per operator the walk in out of service and they will continue to be use as dry storage.
Basic/14-74-7
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with cooking oil stored on the floor at dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at dry storage.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic/36-32-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employees hand washing signs to front service area sink.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.