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 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the walk in cooler raw steak stored over ham, cheese. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line above the steam table fresh garlic (87F – Cold Holding), as per operator garlic in oil was prepared less than 1 hour ago. Operator transferred it to reach in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the stove cooked beans (102F – Hot Holding), operator stated that she had cooked beans about 2 hours ago. Employee reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing her hands in the three compartment sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink located at kitchen. Operator refilled paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4Intermediate – Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager was unable to answer the minimum required hot holding temperature. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Odalys Munoz, Elaine zsanchez expired on 09-24. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled underneath the food storage shelves. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled, microwave located at cook line above the prep table. Observed interior of the oven soiled. **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels in clean containers on drying shelf by the three component sink. Employee removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:23 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.