Stella Bistro

16 Ne 3 Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Italian

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Stella Bistro appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Stella Bistro trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) on top of prep table kitchen, as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge and plastic container inside hand wash sink located front counter area.

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked oil.

08B-38-4

Aug 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Prep table located at kitchen.

14-13-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located front counter area. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Shell eggs over plantain inside reach in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

11-07-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Warning**

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plastic container in standing 75°f with utensil. Operator discard the water during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

21-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken, raw beef solid frozen inside metal container under prep table. Observed operator stored inside reach in cooler. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Nov 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

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

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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

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.

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter area.

31B-04-4

Show all 6 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stella Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stella Bistro on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stella Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Stella Bistro.

How does Stella Bistro compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Stella Bistro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Stella Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Stella Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stella Bistro means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Stella Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stella Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Serafina Downtown

652 Ne 2 Ave Ste #144

Score: 50 — High Risk

Earls Kitchen + Bar

150 Ne 8 St Ste F136 Block F East

Score: 47 — High Risk

Sixty Vines

150 Ne 8 St Ste 135

Score: 50 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Miami → Italian restaurants in Florida → Italian restaurants in Miami