LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT
8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 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).
Inspection on 2/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table across from cook line.
- 23-03-4: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.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation area across from cook line.
- 12A-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
- 14-31-5: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
- 22-02-4: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.
- 02B-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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/25/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled, cooler located in the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon stored in standing water at 85F.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Tamale en casuela thawing at room temperature over the preparation table in the kitchen.
- 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the storage shelf located above the steam table observed fresh garlic in iol (80 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 4 hours, employee placed garlic in oil back in the reach in cooler to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located in the kitchen blocked by a large garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager completed forms on site.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 557-5501
Website: http://www.laestrellacafe.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(224 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Features
✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025