La Estrella China Restaurant
10920 W Flagler St Ste 210, Miami, FL 33174 · Permanent Food Service · License 2322872
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 29 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 29, 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
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
See stop sale. Observed dented can with Oyster Sauce.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed inside walk in cooler shell eggs over ready to eat food. Operator stored shell eggs away from ready to eat foods.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed inside sugar container and corn starch containers . Operator stored scoops with handle upwards.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Observed wet cloths on top of prep tables at kitchen.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed soiled interior on reach in freezer vertical white.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no sign on hand sink at kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Observed at kitchen.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed at kitchen.
Repeat violation
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.