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ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT

With 5 documented inspections, ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT in HIALEAH has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

1284 Palm Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33010
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13531946

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 22 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance at front counter. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with not handle inside wheat container at front counter. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container under under preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and purse stored on top of clean utensils inside shelf next to stove at kitchen area. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers all around front storage and kitchen area. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer door handle. Employee put it inside three compartment sink to be wash. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area and front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen area. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled in front of cook line area. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham, cheese, raw pork container, black beans stored uncovered inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler at kitchen area. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed 1 piece of raw beef thawing at room temperature on top of chest freezer at storage area. Employee put it under running water a three compartment sink at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at kitchen area. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area. Warning
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed uncovered ham touching dirty and rusty shelf inside walk in cooler at kitchen area. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of green plantains inside shelf at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef steak (47F - Cold Holding)inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for more than 4 hours. Stop sale issued. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on shelf at storage area. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit expired 06/2018. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original certificates for Yamila R., Rosmery G., Martha T., Ehilyn G., and Chanay L. Warning

9/26/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10875268

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 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

3/6/2025· 1y ago

3 basic

  • 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.

8/1/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 high, 6 basic

  • 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

2/8/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8567970

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 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.

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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

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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