STELA'S KITCHEN & BAR
7415 NW 19 ST STE A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint chipping on several tiles in dry storage area of kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents throughout kitchen area.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under door at walk in cooler.
- 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 open water bottle on each with pots and pans, stored above to go containers.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer on front line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent on ice machine soiled.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry containers across walk in cooler.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in soda cooler located in back of kitchen.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass shards in hand sink at bar area.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust in interior of beer cooler at bar.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in back of kitchen soiled with dust
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food trays next to warmers in kitchen not inverted.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. employee put on hair net. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler holding juice and sandwiches in dining area leaking water onto floor of establishment.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system in prep area
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven
- 36-02-5:Basic - Observed in walk in cooler metal floor not secured to ground.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over raw beef and squash. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 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 bottles of juice and tres leaches cakes with no date mark or expiration date. Advised operator to properly label and operator complied. Corrected On-Site
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. observed expired filter 07/03/21 expired. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at tank in kitchen area under prep table along back wall of kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women's bathroom. Trash can with lid does not close.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee washing dishes with no hair restraint.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets in poor repair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, boxes of shrimp, bagels and salmon stored on floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at front counter under coffee station, a bottle of protein shake stored in cooler.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand sink in kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, containers of pooled eggs stored over containers of raw salmon.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hand sink at entrance of kitchen.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at coffee station, a non food grade brush used to clean machine. Manager discarded brush. Corrected On-Site
- 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 bottles of orange juice at reach in cooler in lobby area, made on site not date marked.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at ice machine water filter dated 7/3/21. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/5/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled throughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed baguette bread stored at front counter no cover. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water in kitchen area.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker stored on top of kitchen equipment. Operator removed it. Priority: Basic
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Observed: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face with glove on and did not removed gloves or washed his hands.
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming from bathroom and no washing her hands before starting to work. Explain to employee that she need to washed her hands before starting to work and she did it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed wic and wif gasket disrepair. Priority: Basic
- 36-24-5:Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles in wall, located near management office. Priority: Basic
- 10-17-4:Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 2 cs located in front of wif. Priority: Basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife stored inside standing water by front counter salad bar station. Priority: Basic
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
- 23-03-4:Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wic and wif gasket soiled. Priority: Basic
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed: Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located across three compartments sink. Priority: Basic
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, and ham and cheese sandwiches displayed in reach in cooler near the bar, with not date marked. Operator instructed employee to date marked items. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removing speaker from kitchen equipment , and then, touched cut cilantro without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee proper methods. Employee washed hand, and put new gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 29-19-4:Basic - Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water throughout kitchen floor. Priority: Basic
- 29-20-5:Basic - Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink, located in kitchen near entrance door. Priority: Basic
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding); salmon (117F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (122F - Hot Holding), stored in stemmed table at front counter. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee reheat items ( cooked pork (167F - reheating ); cooked chicken (177F - reheating ); salmon (175 reheating ); shrimp (173F - reheating ) Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Priority: High Priority
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with last inspection date 11/12/22. Priority: Intermediate
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/5/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).