Estrella Cubana Restaurant
1284 Palm Ave, Hialeah, FL 33010 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317787
What drove the grade
Stored food not covered.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection8 basic (4 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- 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:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat 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.
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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.