Star Chiguas Pizza 3
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
50
Score
Public records show six inspections at Star Chiguas Pizza 3 stretching back to 2024. On Jan 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Hialeah facility scores 76, putting Star Chiguas Pizza 3 on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Shell eggs inside walk in cooler near cook.
08A-11-5
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 - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Flan and cream de leche.
02D-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
50
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the upright reach in cooler at preparation area observed raw steak stored over cooked pasta. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the walk in cooler observed cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all those the food in the cooler has been there for over 8 hours or overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler observed cheese (52F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding), operator stated that all those the food in the cooler has been there for over 8 hours or overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Operator unable to answer the basic cold holding or hot holding temperature. Revised basic food code questions with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler not maintaining minimum cold holding temperature, walk in cooler internal temperature is approximately 50F-55F, ambient cooler thermometer marking 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed a case of milk stored on the floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
50
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed blood pressure medications stored over the microwave at preparation area. Operator immediately removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash sink at prep area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wiping cloth and a plastic bag stored in the hand sink at preparation area. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed in the walk in cooler flans in soda cans. Informed operator not to use single use soda cans to store any king of food serve to the public. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at preparation area.
29-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
52
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength 0 ppm in the three compartment sink. Manager added chlorine to bring solution to 50 ppm.
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in the upright reach-in cooler located at pizza prep station raw pork steaks stored over cheese, ham, cut lettuce, cut tomatoes. Provided manager food storage organization poster and explained how to properly separate raw from ready to eat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink located in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food with no hairnet. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in the upright reach-in cooler located at pizza prep station.
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In the walk in cooler observed food containers with pizza dough not 6 inches off the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled, oven located at pizza prep station.
22-08-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed soda cans cut in half used as container for flans in the walk in cooler.
25-32-4
45
May 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Chiguas Pizza 3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Chiguas Pizza 3 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Chiguas Pizza 3?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Star Chiguas Pizza 3.
How does Star Chiguas Pizza 3 compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Star Chiguas Pizza 3 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Star Chiguas Pizza 3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Star Chiguas Pizza 3 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Star Chiguas Pizza 3 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Star Chiguas Pizza 3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Chiguas Pizza 3 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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