China Star Chinese Take Out
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
29
Score
China Star Chinese Take Out has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting China Star Chinese Take Out on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator returned product to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall by triple sink, 2 on box by triple sink, approximately 15 under triple sink, 1 on cook line steam well. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over fully cooked egg rolls at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink and employee restroom. Operator provided napkins. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed illness reporting form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on hand sink. Advised operator to remove dead roach. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rack that has oil residue. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and trash under cook line, steam well shelves, hood filters excessive accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
29
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Mar 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning equipment at cook line, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
12A-07-5
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic wrapped raw chicken stored over portioned plastic wrapped raw beef. Advised Operator raw chicken to be stored below raw beef. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation, no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: Intermediate
53A-05-6
67
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw pork stored over ready to eat wontons. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside triple sink. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall behind cook line. Approximately 20+ live roaches in kitchen crawling on plastic storage containers under triple sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and cooked pork, no date mark. Operator stated items cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
58
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Sep 22, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee(s) completed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken breast stored over mixed vegetables. Explained and manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Explained and emailed to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several plastic containers stored in hand sink in the kitchen. Manager removed all the containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container in white rice. Manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact walk in cooler shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
55
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose bibbs at mop sink outside.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee restroom
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee handling food without any hair restraint for loose head hair. Explained
13-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star Chinese Take Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star Chinese Take Out on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star Chinese Take Out?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Star Chinese Take Out.
How does China Star Chinese Take Out compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
China Star Chinese Take Out most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has China Star Chinese Take Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Star Chinese Take Out have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Star Chinese Take Out means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Star Chinese Take Out inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star Chinese Take Out is inspected around three times per year on average.
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