China Star Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, China Star Chinese Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. China Star Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Dunedin sits at 74, putting China Star Chinese Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored above the flip top unit.
41-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cellphone being stored above the flip top unit.
40-06-5
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. White cutting boards on flip top cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen blocked by fan. Operator moved fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one employee Martin who has worked at establishment for 2 weeks. Emailed employee reporting agreement and discussed with operator.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees cooking with no hair restraints. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris
22-08-4
58
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 50F cold hold, egg rolls 47F cold hold, held overnight in refrigerator that is not holding proper temperature.Operator stated that a new refrigerator has been ordered. We discussed the need to store food in another cooler or on ice until the refrigerator has been replaced.. see stop sale **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork, egg rolls.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over sauces In walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to be stored on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on bottom shelf of prep table on cook line. Operator removed medicine from cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled knife stored on magnet with clean knives. Operator removed knife to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Wooden cutting boards on drain board of 3 compartment sink stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table on cook line. Operator removed employee beverage **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint involved in food prep cooking egg rolls on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on counter of cooks line. Discussed the need to store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden shelf in reach in refrigerator not sealed **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers on cook line holding food removed from its origional container not labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all containers of food removed from its original container with its common name.
02D-01-5
39
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medicine stored on shelf in dry storage next to food. Operator removed medicine from food storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Egg rolls tired on paper inside of raw chicken box lid. Discussed the importance of not storing food In used chicken box lids
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg mixture stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator removed egg mixture and properly stored it **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Discussed the need to store eggs in refrigerated unit. Operator stated the eggs were out less than 4 hours. Operator placed eggs in refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pork 45F cold hold stored over the wells of the make table.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and provided employee agreement
11-26-1
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. Discussed and provided handout pertaining to vomit and diarrheal events.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer used to hold cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled sprayer with common name **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Operator has access to hallway containing restrooms blocked off. Discussed the need to provide access to restroom to customers.
32-09-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Shelf in reach in cooler constructed of unsealed wood. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of beef stored on the floor of walk in cooler, a box of fryer oil stored on the floor of hallway leading to kitchen. Discussed the need to store all food a minimum of 6" off the floor to prevent contamination.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
29
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Star Chinese Restaurant.
How does China Star Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
China Star Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Dunedin average of 74.
Has China Star Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star Chinese Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Star Chinese Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Star Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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