Inspection Report

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ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT

1284 PALM AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33010

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3705986
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744469
DBPR license2317787

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling above three compartment sink at kitchen area.

#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris at kitchen area.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezers located on storage area at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed Ham (40F – Cold Holding) stored uncovered on shelf at walk in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not in sanitizing solution on cook line at kitchen area.

#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not identified under preparation table next to steam table at kitchen area. Employee identified salt container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 4:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.