5 Estrellas Bakery And Restaurant
3451 BROADWAY, Manhattan, 10031
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Feb 19, 2026
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
CriticalFood was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 6 (3 critical) |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
| Jun 26, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 20 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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