Estrella Cubana Restaurant

1284 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317787

B
Grade B
Safety score 88 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stored food not covered.Basic, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection
    8 basic (4 repeats)
    -12
  • Safety score88

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

8 violations found
  1. First visitSep 16, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    8 violations found:

    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Basic8

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Observed salt container not identified under preparation table next to steam table at kitchen area. Employee identified salt container during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Observed Ham (40°F - Cold Holding) stored uncovered on shelf at walk in cooler at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Observed ice buildup inside white chest freezers located on storage area at kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Observed wet wiping cloth on top of preparation table not in sanitizing solution on cook line at kitchen area.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

      Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris at kitchen area.

      Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

      Observed walls soiled with grease accumulation all around kitchen area.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Observed hole on ceiling above three compartment sink at kitchen area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation3
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1