STELA'S KITCHEN
5200 BLUE LAGOON DR #130 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.observed in pastry warmer: spinach empanada (110F – Hot Holding); cheese empanada (108F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there for more than 4 hours prior to inspection.
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 front line at counter: spinach empanada (110F – Hot Holding); cheese empanada (108F – Hot Holding). As per operator, pastries have been there more than 4 hours prior to inspection. Observed at steam table: Brussels sprouts (107F – Hot Holding); cooked veggies (105F – Hot Holding)French fries (109F Hot Holding). As per operator, food has been there for 1/2 an hour prior to inspection. Operator turned up heat at steam table.
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. Observed knife sharpener with rust above prep sink.
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at ice cream freezer next to registers.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. Observed air vent in walk in cooler soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.