Stela's Kitchen

6505 Blue Lagoon Dr 165, Miami, FL 33126

Other

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Stela's Kitchen has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. ham and cheese empanadas and cheese tequeños stored in front counter at 56 F. As per operator food was prepared at 8:30 am. Discussed with operator the importance of the time in and time out.

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Discussed and coached operator, and provided email form.

03F-10-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at front counter.

22-16-4

Jun 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no kit; chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe on site.

05-08-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit onsite.

16-37-1

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around the establishment.

36-73-4

Jun 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator cleaned during the the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Front counter. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

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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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stela's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four 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 82 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 three 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 two times per year on average.

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