Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT

8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5 · HIALEAH GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33016

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3401817
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8536495
DBPR license2320031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands before putting on gloves and he did it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed pepperoni stored in thank you bags at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. Manager removed items from thank you bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at preparation table located across from 3 compartment sink soiled.

#9Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment provides eggs to customers like, and it's not on the menu identified. Manager placed an asterisk on menu. Observed no written consumer advisory on the menu. Provided manager consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across from cook line.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed gasket in reach in cooler at preparation area soiled located across from cook line. Observed shelves in walk in cooler soiled.

#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area across from cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

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