Estrellita Poblana

374 East 204 Street, Bronx, NY 10467
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Estrellita Poblana, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Estrellita Poblana's latest score of 82 sits above the Bronx average of 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Jun 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial 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, 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
74
Mar 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrellita Poblana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrellita Poblana on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrellita Poblana?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Estrellita Poblana.

How does Estrellita Poblana compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Estrellita Poblana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Estrellita Poblana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Estrellita Poblana have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Estrellita Poblana 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 Estrellita Poblana inspected?

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