Stela's Kitchen & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
35
Score
Across the available record, Stela's Kitchen & Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 14 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Stela's Kitchen & Bar trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 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. Observed the employee scratching his arm and subsequently donning gloves without first washing his hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 cooked pork legs (46F - Cold Holding)stored in walk in cooler. S per operator food was prepared the prior day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork legs (46F - Cold Holding)stored in walk in cooler. S per operator food was prepared the prior day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed flan and tres leches stored in reach in cooler, located at front counter by the bar. During the inspection employee marked them. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed kitchen utensils stored in standing water at 56 F. During the inspection employee removed items.
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
35
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee transitioned from serving food to operating the register, touching the screen, and then put on gloves without washing their hands in between tasks. Discussed and coached employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over French fries in reach in cooler, located at front counter. During the inspection operator removed item and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at front counter with no label.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass shards in hand sink at bar area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack in warewash area. Observed rust in interior of beer cooler at bar.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed paint chipping on several tiles in dry storage area of kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed under door at walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed open water bottle on each with pots and pans, stored above to go containers.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer on front line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed vent on ice machine soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry containers across walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in soda cooler located in back of kitchen.
14-33-4
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over raw beef and squash. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bottles of juice and tres leaches cakes with no date mark or expiration date. Advised operator to properly label and operator complied. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. observed expired filter 07/03/21 expired. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents in back of kitchen soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed food trays next to warmers in kitchen not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler holding juice and sandwiches in dining area leaking water onto floor of establishment.
14-11-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood system in prep area
36-68-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed oven
23-03-4
Basic - Observed in walk in cooler metal floor not secured to ground.
36-02-5
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Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee coming from bathroom and no washing her hands before starting to work. Explain to employee that she need to washed her hands before starting to work and she did it. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Observed: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee removing speaker from kitchen equipment , and then, touched cut cilantro without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee proper methods. Employee washed hand, and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (114F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding); salmon (117F - Hot Holding); shredded pork (122F - Hot Holding), stored in stemmed table at front counter. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee reheat items ( cooked pork (167F - reheating ); cooked chicken (177F - reheating ); salmon (175 reheating ); shrimp (173F - reheating ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
High Priority - Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed baguette bread stored at front counter no cover. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
08B-02-4
High Priority - Observed: 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. Observed employee touched his face with glove on and did not removed gloves or washed his hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink, located at bar area. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad, and ham and cheese sandwiches displayed in reach in cooler near the bar, with not date marked. Operator instructed employee to date marked items. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machine water filter with last inspection date 11/12/22. Priority: Intermediate
29-28-4
Basic - Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles/ vents soiled throughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-34-5
Basic - Observed: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal speaker stored on top of kitchen equipment. Operator removed it. Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed wic and wif gasket disrepair. Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tiles in wall, located near management office. Priority: Basic
36-24-5
Basic - Observed: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between 2 cs located in front of wif. Priority: Basic
10-17-4
Basic - Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knife stored inside standing water by front counter salad bar station. Priority: Basic
10-07-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wic and wif gasket soiled. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located across three compartments sink. Priority: Basic
14-33-4
Basic - Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water throughout kitchen floor. Priority: Basic
29-19-4
Basic - Observed: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water at hand sink, located in kitchen near entrance door. Priority: Basic
29-20-5
18
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer in the kitchen, by the ice machine soiled. Can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-28: Observed mixer in the kitchen soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
29
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of prep table. Operator move raw shell inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil stored inside hand was sink by front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water stored inside make table cooler by front area not properly segregated from establishment food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located on top of kitchen prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stela's Kitchen & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stela's Kitchen & Bar on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stela's Kitchen & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Stela's Kitchen & Bar.
How does Stela's Kitchen & Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Stela's Kitchen & Bar most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Stela's Kitchen & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Stela's Kitchen & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Stela's Kitchen & Bar 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 Stela's Kitchen & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stela's Kitchen & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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