ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT

Name: ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT
Address: 1284 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL, 33010, US
Rating: 48.1

1284 PALM AVE, HIALEAH, FL 33010

License #2317787

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48.1 Grade F / 100

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ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT in HIALEAH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 48.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 6, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 32 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 24 minor.

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

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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area.
[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.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed inside coffee machine at front counter. Operator discarded during inspection.
[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.

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