STELA'S KITCHEN & BAR
7415 NW 19 ST STE A, Miami FL 33126 · 305-594-6925
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (46F - Cold Holding)stored in walk in cooler. S per operator food was prepared the prior day.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the employee scratching his arm and subsequently donning gloves without first washing his hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (46F - Cold Holding)stored in walk in cooler. S per operator food was prepared the prior day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (46F - Cold Holding)stored in walk in cooler. S per operator food was prepared the prior day.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed flan and tres leches stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter by the bar. During the inspection employee marked them.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 56 F. During the inspection employee removed items.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee transitioned from serving food to operating the register, touching the screen, and then put on gloves without washing their hands in between tasks. Discussed and coached employee. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over French fries in reach in cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection operator removed item and placed them correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass shards in hand sink at bar area.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust in interior of beer cooler at bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint chipping on several tiles in dry storage area of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents throughout kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under door at walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open water bottle on each with pots and pans, stored above to go containers.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent on ice machine soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry containers across walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in soda cooler located in back of kitchen.
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over raw beef and squash.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bottles of juice and tres leaches cakes with no date mark or expiration date. Advised operator to properly label and operator complied.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. observed expired filter 07/03/21 expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in back of kitchen soiled with dust
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food trays next to warmers in kitchen not inverted.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. employee put on hair net.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler holding juice and sandwiches in dining area leaking water onto floor of establishment.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system in prep area
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven
Observed in walk in cooler metal floor not secured to ground.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of pooled eggs stored over containers of raw salmon.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station, a non food grade brush used to clean machine. Manager discarded brush.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bottles of orange juice at reach in cooler in lobby area, made on site not date marked.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at ice machine water filter dated 7/3/21.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tank in kitchen area under prep table along back wall of kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom. Trash can with lid does not close.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets in poor repair.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, boxes of shrimp, bagels and salmon stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter under coffee station, a bottle of protein shake stored in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed baguette bread stored at front counter no cover. Employee covered. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face with glove on and did not removed gloves or washed his hands.
Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming from bathroom and no washing her hands before starting to work. Explain to employee that she need to washed her hands before starting to work and she did it.
Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removing speaker from kitchen equipment, and then, touched cut cilantro without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee proper methods. Employee washed hand, and put new gloves.
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding); salmon (117F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (122F - Hot Holding), stored in stemmed table at front counter. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee reheat items ( cooked pork (167F - reheating ); cooked chicken (177F - reheating ); salmon (175 reheating ); shrimp (173F - reheating ) Priority: High Priority
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, and ham and cheese sandwiches displayed in reach in cooler near the bar, with not date marked. Operator instructed employee to date marked items. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with last inspection date 11/12/22. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled throughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water in kitchen area.
Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker stored on top of kitchen equipment. Operator removed it. Priority: Basic
Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed wic and wif gasket disrepair. Priority: Basic
Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles in wall, located near management office. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 2 cs located in front of wif. Priority: Basic
Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife stored inside standing water by front counter salad bar station. Priority: Basic
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wic and wif gasket soiled. Priority: Basic
Observed: Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located across three compartments sink. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water throughout kitchen floor. Priority: Basic
Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink, located in kitchen near entrance door. Priority: Basic
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.