LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT

Name: LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT
Address: 8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, 33016, US
Rating: 71.4

8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016

License #2320031

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71.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT in HIALEAH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.

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[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (90F - Hot Holding) white rice (112F - Hot Holding) on preparation table, operator reheated it.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container, operator removed it.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located at the front line.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator properly labeled it.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women bathroom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Tamara, with more than 2 months as per operator.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employees open bottle water on preparation table. Instructed operator regarding cross contamination.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.

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