ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT

Name: ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT
Address: 1284 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 70.8

1284 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2317787

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70.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 35 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 6, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-09-4] Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[23-24-4] Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container under under preparation table at kitchen area.
[36-27-5] Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area.
[22-02-4] Observed can opener blade soiled on shelf at storage area.
[22-16-4] Observed reach in coolers interior soiled in front of cook line area.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[23-03-4] Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area and front counter.
[14-17-4] Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at walk in cooler.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-02-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[10-20-4] 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.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at front counter.
[16-37-1] 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.
[24-05-4] 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.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at walk in cooler.
[40-06-5] 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.
[53B-09-4] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[08A-04-5] 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.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside chest freezers all around front storage and kitchen area.
[06-01-5] 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.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled in front of cook line area.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen area.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
[14-01-5] 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.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area.
[08B-12-5] 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.
[22-20-5] 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.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on the floor at front counter. Employee stored properly during inspection.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area and front counter.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at kitchen area.
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed uncovered ham touching dirty and rusty shelf inside walk in cooler at kitchen area.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on shelf at storage area.

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