STELA'S KITCHEN
5200 BLUE LAGOON DR #130
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at ice cream freezer next to registers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
- 01B-02-5:High 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-01-6:High 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.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole in ceiling in kitchen area near hand wash sink
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers in kitchen area and popsicle freezer in dining area with ice buildup
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled in kitchen area
- 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. Observed no kit or written plan for clean up procedure. Inspector emailed operator form to have on hand. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade Repeat Violation
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer how to properly calibrate thermometer. Coached employee in charge how to properly calibrate thermometers and calibrated operators and inspectors thermometer to 32F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 tres leches cakes in reach in cooler in dining area not labeled with date. Person in charge removed from cooler to put proper date. Repeat Violation** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single use plastic cup without a handle used as a scoop inside of brown rice and sugar containers at dry storage area. Operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed containers in dry storage area not inverted. Operator inverted the containers Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 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 personal items stored on rack above sugar. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign provided at handwashing sink in kitchen near the ovens.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed sliced turkey dated 1/16 and 3/19, and sliced ham dated 3/12 inside of walk in cooler. As per operator removed from walk in cooler to be sent to owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator removed the can opener to be cleaned.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over dry storage shelf. Ceiling tile is pushed up.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and jacket stored on food contact shelf in dry storage next to rice.
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop handle stored on rusted food shelf in dry storage next to food bins.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors have unsealed concrete.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops near walk in cooler not stored in a manner to dry properly. Mops left in mop bucket. Repeat Violation
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Josephine Nicole O'Reardon 9/29/17.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lobby- held on time- turkey sandwich 45F, tuna salad 46F, chicken wrap 45F (7:00-11:00). Held on time- butter 65F, cream cheese 70F ( 7:00-11:00 ). Provided establishment with written procedures to hold food on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).