LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT
8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33016
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (90F – Hot Holding) white rice (112F – Hot Holding) on preparation table, operator reheated it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Employees name Tamara, with more than 2 months as per operator.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women bathroom.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage above preparation table.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee's open bottle water on preparation table. Instructed operator regarding cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall by the walk in freezer
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located at the front line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:31 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.