LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT
8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled underneath the food storage shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in the walk in cooker raw ground beef stored on the floor.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in freezer observed raw ground beef stored in direct contact with to go bags.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottle stored near clean pans, pots on storage shelves next to the three compartment sink at kitchen. Operator removed it on site. **Corrected On-Site**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chunks and cooked chicken cooked on last Monday not dated marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser in a Spray bottle not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled underneath the food storage shelves. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - 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**
- 16-46-4:Basic - 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**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High 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-02-5:High 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-01-6:High 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**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - 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-02-4:Intermediate - 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-14-4:Intermediate - 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-05-5:Intermediate - 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).