Star Chigua's Pizza
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Star Chigua's Pizza eight times, with records going back to 2022. Star Chigua's Pizza was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “working containers of food removed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed rat killer pellets bag inside hand sink at storage and prep area. Operator stored bag away from hand sink, on floor under 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed inside reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bread. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf under bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet no vacuum breaker storage area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink by storage and prep area.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside flour container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flans no labeled front refrigerator by door.
02D-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed ss plates not inverted at kitchen Operator inverted single serve plated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Flour container no labeled. Operator labeled flour container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chopped onions and peppers stored inside thank you bags.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts, flan, and tres leches prepared the day before in the morning no date labeled, cooler front counter.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no handle used to dispense flour. Employee
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle missing on reach in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container no labeled with name, coffee preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled with name. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl no Handle used to dispense flour. Employee removed bowl from inside flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted at kitchen. Cook inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets pizza prep station door, also at triple door reach in cooler at the back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet on dipper well not working. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve plates not inverted at pizza station at kitchen. Cook inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at back hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and provided in printed form to manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to 3 compartment sink. Employee provided the soap. Also observed no soap at back hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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. Discussed and provided in printed form to manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in door of pizza prep station. Also in door of triple door reach in cooler at the back storage.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar at milkshakes station. Employee stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop on standing water at room temperature. Manager discarded the water and stored ice cream scoop in a clean dry container . **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet on dipper well not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over reach in freezer single serve containers no inverted. Employee inverted the single serve items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar in a plastic container not labeled at milkshakes station. Also observed flour in a container not labeled next to mixter. Employee properly labeled the flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl with no handle inside flour container.
14-01-5
41
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plates stored in hand wash sink at kitchen. Employee removed plates from inside hand was sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand was sink at storage area by 3 do cooler.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed above pizza preparation table lights no functioning at kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with sugar at preparation table, plastic con with flour at kitchen no labeled. Manager labeled food containers with common names. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand washing sink in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located by 3 compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of drink stored on floor by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper plates on front counter plates.
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing cooler gasket torn in.
14-11-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Star Chigua's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Star Chigua's Pizza on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Star Chigua's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Star Chigua's Pizza.
How does Star Chigua's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Star Chigua's Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Star Chigua's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Star Chigua's Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Star Chigua's Pizza 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 Chigua's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Star Chigua's Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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