ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR

🚫 CLOSED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Overview

ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR was ordered closed by the NYC Health Department on May 16, 2023 following a health inspection. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
745 EAST 136 STREET
Bronx, NY 10454
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
12 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 05C

NYC Health Code Violation 05C

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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.

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ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR — Inspection Questions

Did ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR pass their NYC health inspection on May 16, 2023?
ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR was closed by the health department on May 16, 2023 with a score of 90 points. The facility was ordered closed due to serious health violations.
What critical violations did ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR have?
ESTRELLA DEL CARIBE RESTAURANT BAR had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 05C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 05C (NYC Health Code Violation 05C) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 05C to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.