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Estrellita Poblana

45 Westchester Square, Bronx, NY 10461
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
43
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Inspectors have visited Estrellita Poblana three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Estrellita Poblana's 43 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

3
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
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
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
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
43
Nov 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-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
May 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
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
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Estrellita Poblana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Estrellita Poblana on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Estrellita Poblana?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Estrellita Poblana.

How does Estrellita Poblana compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Estrellita Poblana most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Estrellita Poblana's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Estrellita Poblana have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Estrellita Poblana means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Estrellita Poblana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Estrellita Poblana is inspected around two times per year on average.

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