La Estrella China Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
La Estrella China Restaurant, located at 10920 W Flagler St Ste 210 in Miami, FL, had a low-risk inspection on March 11, 2026, with one minor violation noted. The violation involved an unsealed concrete floor in the kitchen area, for which a time extension was granted during the follow-up inspection. While the most recent inspection indicated a low risk, the facility's historical pattern shows mostly high-risk inspections across its nine scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) inside glass door cooler next to fryers. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed inside cooler drawers shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Observed inside cooler drawers scrambled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hrs. Observed on prep table across cook line mushrooms (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Observed at storage area honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside cooler drawers scrambled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) for more than 4 hrs. Observed on prep table across cook line mushrooms (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (54F - Cold Holding); scrambled eggs (60F - Cold Holding). As per operator for more than 4 hrs. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Brown rice (122F - Cooling) on cart next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for more than 2 hrs. Observed inside reach in cooler at storage area Honey chicken; (89F - Cooling). As per operator for ore than 2 hrs. Observed at storage area honey chicken (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator for more than 4 hrs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork inside reach in freezer. Operator started to rearranged. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Brown rice (122F - Cooling) on cart next to kitchen entrance. As per operator for more than 2 hrs. Observed inside reach in cooler at storage area Honey chicken; (89F - Cooling). As per operator for ore than 2 hrs. **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork inside walk side walk in cooler without date marked. As per operator for more than a day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice bag at storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed ice machine draining inside metal container on floor at storage area. **Warning**
29-03-4
43
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mushrooms; (51F - Cold Holding) on prep table across cook line. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator added ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Operator removed the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside sugar container at prep area. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cooking oil gallons stored in floor at dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water next to rice cooker across triple sink. Operator discarded the water, cleaned utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler drawers gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside reach in cooler at dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler. Employee placed raw chicken at the bottom part of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer. Employee properly arranged products by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (50-53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per employee for more than 24 hrs.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed honey chicken (50-53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to cook line. As per employee for more than 24 hrs. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without label under triple sink.
41-17-4
50
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cleaned vegetables inside walk in cooler. Employee started to rearranged products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed eggs stored at ambient temperature on table across cook line. As per employee for an hour. Employee placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (64F - Cold Holding) inside cold holding drawers. As per employee for 2 hours. Employee employee placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands inside triple sink. Coached employee on properly hand washing procedures.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roasted pork ribs stored inside walk in cooler without date mark. As per manager for more than 24 hrs. Employee properly date marked product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training date and date of birth missing on the certificates. Manager filled missing information during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch inside plastic container without label at kitchen. Employee properly labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on table across cook line. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour bag on shelve under preparation table. Employee removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
39
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding at cook line, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee moved container to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Employee clean it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-35-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,chicken and shrimp not date marked inside walk in cooler, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified, in kitchen area.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at cook line, also at women bathroom.
36-32-5
39
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand wash sink next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken,pork,rice and shrimp not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo containers cases stored on floor in dine in area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in crispy chicken container. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers drawers in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in women bathroom. employee replaced tile during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in metal containers stored above 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab (frozen) container in table, also raw shrimp (frozen) in water.employee moved to walk in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
29
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice (128F - Hot Holding) at 1:45pm; Employee reheat rice during inspection then yellow rice (168F - Reheating) at 1:58 pm.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in front of 3 compartment sink. Employee moved to walk in freezer to cool down temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty utensils inside hand wash sink next to walk in cooler door entrance. Employee removed during inspection.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked shrimp not date marked in walk in cooler. As per manager food was prepared 2 days ago. Manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked chicken container inside reach in cooler next to register. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed reach in cooler leaking, located in front 3 compartment sink.
28-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board in kitchen area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of Togo containers stored on floor in dine in area. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers not inverted in shelves in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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