ESTRELLA CUBANA RESTAURANT

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

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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Operator properly rearranged. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to triple sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature at storage. Operator placed inside wic for proper thawing. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed chest freezer gaskets soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken over tomato's stored inside walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers, located at dry storage.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed kitchen tong on oven handle. Employee removed it.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at dry storage.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Most cooked foods in the walk in cooler.