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Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar

745 East 136 Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

The city-wide average for Bronx sits at 77, putting Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82
Sep 11, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
May 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food contact surface, refillable, reusable containers, or equipment improperly constructed, placed or maintained. unacceptable material used. culinary sink or other acceptable method not provided for washing food.
05C
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
Harmful noxious gas or vapor detected. carbon monoxide (co) level exceeds nine (9) ppm
05B
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.
28-01
37
Apr 10, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
74
Apr 3, 2023
Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
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
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.
20-01
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
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
41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar.

How does Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar 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 Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estrella Del Caribe Restaurant Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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