China Star
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, China Star has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around nine violations, down from roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
China Star's latest score of 58 falls below the Apollo Beach average of 67. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken down below. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Room with bed across from dry storage does not have a door. A self closing door would need to be added.
43-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
58
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 58 F, cut leafy greens 77 F on counter, manager placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager got sanitizer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-38-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 124 F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of soy sauce and hoisin sauce in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 73 F, noodles 66 F, beef 44 F- retemp 41 F, chicken 47 F- retemp 41 F, pork 45 F- retemp 40 F in reach in cooler on cook line, operator placed in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 82 F on counter.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 10 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
25
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wonton in reach in cooler next to fryers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 67 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks not all facing the same direction near register. **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed off floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
45
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
25
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and shrimp over unwashed peppers in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 45 F in walk in cooler, operator placed of ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink blocked with crates. Operator removed crates at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and egg rolls cooked yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour and corn starch, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and corn starch, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored in dry storage with food, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
39
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Apollo Beach?
China Star most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Apollo Beach average of 67.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Star means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around two times per year on average.
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