LA ESTRELLA CAFE & RESTAURANT
8074 NW 103 ST BAY 5, Hialeah Gardens, FL, 33016
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw beef in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage above preparation table.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage above preparation table.
Basic
- 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.
Basic - 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 employee's open bottle water on preparation table. Instructed operator regarding cross contamination. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of potatoes on kitchen floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-24-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall by the walk in freezer
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on the wall by the walk in freezer
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above three compartment sink.
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located at the front line.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers located at the front line.
Basic
- 11-27-4Corrected on site
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.
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate
- 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.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 32-02-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women bathroom.
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women bathroom.
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser with no label. Operator properly labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.