Estrella Negra

2346 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Estrella Negra has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Estrella Negra on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AT BAR 3 COMP SINK FAUCET DETACHING FROM SINK, NOTED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP SPRAYING TO THE SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Dec 21, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 14, 2021
Routine
1 major violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND BAR INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FOR THE PIC WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,BEANS,SALSA,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINKS NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT NEXT TO FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNIT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR SCOOP USED FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN OVEN,FRYER CABINET,FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH PREP AREAS,INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN REAR YARD AND BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS IN BOTH PREP AREA,BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND FLOOR TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS,HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT .MUST MAKE WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES POSTED FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and oil on the floor near the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Observed the basement washroom door to not have a self closing device. instructed facility to install and maintain.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA, MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Instructed to clean floors inside boiler room, stairs way leading to the basement from the kitchen and floors along wall base at the bar.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Noted hole on wall inside boiler room of the basement dry storage. instructed to repair and maintain.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Noted wash cloths scattered on prep table at the kitchen not properly stored. instructed to store all wash cloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
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Apr 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BY EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FOOD PREPARATION WALLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 16, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH GASKET IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NON FOOD CONTACT PIECES IN THE UPPER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE,
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 11/30/2012, FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED, 30 MUST LABELED AND DATED COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS, 32 MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD BAGS FOR STORING FOODS, 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR, MUST ALSO CAP OFF DRAIN PIPE IN BATHROOM, 35 MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS, AND CORNERS OF WALL AND REPAINT KITCHEN WALL IN A LIGHTER COOLER, 36 MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, LIGHT TOO DIM, 41 MUST CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT BATHROOM, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, IN A NEATER FASHION, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT COFFEE MACHINE,
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Nov 30, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABELED AND DATED COOKED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD BAGS FOR STORING FOODS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR, MUST ALSO CAP OFF DRAIN PIPE IN BATHROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS, AND CORNERS OF WALL AND REPAINT KITCHEN WALL IN A LIGHTER COOLER
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE LIGHT IN REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, LIGHT TOO DIM
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE AND BASEMENT BATHROOM, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, IN A NEATER FASHION
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN DIRTY,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL,SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,VENTILATION COVERS ARE DUSTY IN TOILET ROOMS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Oct 14, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON SEAT COVERS IN DINING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE PANELS OF ICE MACHINE,INTERIOR TOP OF MICROWAVE OVEN,FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE DEEP FRYER,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN,AND AT THE BAR,MOP SINK AND INTERIORS OF TOILET BOWLS WITH STAINS AND DEBRIS.ALSO MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE AND DEBRIS,AND HAND WASH SINKS IN TOILETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH DEBRIS UNDER COUNTER AT MUSIC EQUIPMENT BY ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN,AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BAR AND BETWEEN 3COMP.SINK AND DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS WITH RUSTS AND DEBRIS AT MOP SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ,AND AT 3COMP.SINK AT SAME KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrella Negra last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrella Negra on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrella Negra?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Estrella Negra.

Has Estrella Negra's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Estrella Negra have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Estrella Negra means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Estrella Negra inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estrella Negra is inspected roughly once per year on average.