ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT
1284 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33010
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 6, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Complied
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed walk in cooler door handle soiled with grease accumulation at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed clean utensils not inverted inside container under under preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed 2 groove cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 35B-01-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed accumulation of food debris on the floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area and front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen area and front counter. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled all around kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled in front of cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed reach in coolers interior soiled in front of cook line area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed grease accumulation all around kitchen and storage area. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled on shelf at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-06: Observed can opener blade soiled on shelf at storage area. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.