ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT
With 4 documented inspections, ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT in HIALEAH has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1284 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875268
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature at storage. Operator placed inside wic for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/6/2025
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at dry storage.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen tong on oven handle. Employee removed it.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over tomato's stored inside walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8567970
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods in the walk in cooler.
- 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. Kitchen can opener.
- 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.
- 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 883-4716
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(90 reviews)Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
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✓ Restaurant
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Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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