ESTRELLITA POBLANA II

SCORE: 15 POINTS

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Overview

ESTRELLITA POBLANA II in Bronx underwent a NYC health inspection on January 11, 2022 and scored 15 points. The inspection found 2 violations, including 2 critical.

Address
28192821 WHITE PLAINS ROAD
Bronx, NY
Cuisine
Mexican
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Violations
2 total
⚠ 2 critical
Facility History
6 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 06C

Food not protected from contamination

Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants

📋 Code Requirements

Cover all food; store 6 inches off floor; protect from customer contamination; use sneeze guards

CDC Risk Factor: Contaminated Equipment/Protection from Contamination
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.09
⚠ CRITICAL 04A

Food Protection Certificate Not Held by Supervisor

Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.

⚠️ Why This Matters

KNOWLEDGE GAP: Establishments without certified managers have 2.5x more critical violations. Lack of food safety knowledge directly correlates with foodborne illness outbreaks. Certified managers reduce outbreak risk by 60% through proper training and oversight.

📋 Code Requirements

Obtain Food Protection Certificate immediately through NYC-approved course. Certificate holder must be present ALL operating hours. Post certificate conspicuously. Maintain valid certification (renew every 5 years). Train all staff on food safety basics.

CDC Risk Factor: Poor Personal Hygiene - Knowledge Factor
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.15
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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ESTRELLITA POBLANA II — Inspection Questions

Did ESTRELLITA POBLANA II pass their NYC health inspection on January 11, 2022?
ESTRELLITA POBLANA II underwent inspection on January 11, 2022 with a score of 15 points. The inspection found 2 violation(s).
What critical violations did ESTRELLITA POBLANA II have?
ESTRELLITA POBLANA II had 2 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 06C mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 06C (Food not protected from contamination) is a critical violation. All food must be protected from contamination during storage, prep, display and service Unprotected food exposed to bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and physical contaminants
What does violation code 04A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 04A (Food Protection Certificate Not Held by Supervisor) is a critical violation. At least one supervisor with NYC Food Protection Certificate must be present during all hours of operation. KNOWLEDGE GAP: Establishments without certified managers have 2.5x more critical violations. Lack of food safety knowledge directly correlates with foodborne illness outbreaks. Certified managers reduce outbreak risk by 60% through proper training and oversight.