5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant

3451 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10031

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited two times.

5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Jan 7, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

Jan 15, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 26, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant.

How does 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant 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 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Estrellas Bakery and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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