Estrellita Poblana # 1

22272231 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Going back to 2022, Estrellita Poblana # 1 has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Bronx average 77, so Estrellita Poblana # 1 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations.

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Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

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

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

06D

Jan 7, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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02G

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

Sep 3, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

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

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

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

08A

May 16, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

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

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

10F

Jun 23, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Personal cleanliness inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn in an area where food is prepared.

06A

Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.

02G

Live roaches present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04M

Food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal product temperature is reduced from 140º f to 70º f or less within 2 hours, and from 70º f to 41º f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Jan 20, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrellita Poblana # 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrellita Poblana # 1 on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrellita Poblana # 1?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estrellita Poblana # 1.

How does Estrellita Poblana # 1 compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Estrellita Poblana # 1 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Estrellita Poblana # 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Estrellita Poblana # 1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Estrellita Poblana # 1 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 Estrellita Poblana # 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estrellita Poblana # 1 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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