Stela's Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025
78
Score
Stela's Kitchen has been inspected six times since 2022. Stela's Kitchen was last inspected on Jan 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Stela's Kitchen on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. Observed knife sharpener with rust above prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed rust on shelves where dry storage is kept. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. Observed air vent in walk in cooler soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed soiled gasket at ice bin outside of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Torn gasket at ice machine next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-17: Observed hole in ceiling near hand sink in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
78
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tres leches cakes in reach in cooler in dining area not labeled with date. Person in charge removed from cooler to put proper date. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
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. Observed no kit or written plan for clean up procedure. Inspector emailed operator form to have on hand. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Person in charge unable to answer how to properly calibrate thermometer. Coached employee in charge how to properly calibrate thermometers and calibrated operators and inspectors thermometer to 32F. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed small hole in ceiling in kitchen area near hand wash sink
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers in kitchen area and popsicle freezer in dining area with ice buildup
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled in kitchen area
23-03-4
58
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Josephine Nicole O'Reardon 9/29/17.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Lobby- held on time- turkey sandwich 45F, tuna salad 46F, chicken wrap 45F (7:00-11:00). Held on time- butter 65F, cream cheese 70F ( 7:00-11:00 ). Provided establishment with written procedures to hold food on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair over dry storage shelf. Ceiling tile is pushed up.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and jacket stored on food contact shelf in dry storage next to rice.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Scoop handle stored on rusted food shelf in dry storage next to food bins.
10-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floors have unsealed concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 mops near walk in cooler not stored in a manner to dry properly. Mops left in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter.
14-09-4
55
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham croquettes (112F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (119F - Hot Holding); spinach empanadas (124F - Hot Holding)stored inside hot box at front counter, per operator has been there approximately 1 Hoyt before the inspection, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 186F. Observed cooked chicken (89F - Hot Holding) on the steam table, per operator has been there approximately 45 minutes, operator returned to the stove and reheated to 190F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed flan stored inside front counter cooler not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sandwich station gasket cooler disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stela's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stela's Kitchen on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stela's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stela's Kitchen.
How does Stela's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Stela's Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Stela's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stela's Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stela's Kitchen 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 Stela's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stela's Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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