China Star
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
19
Score
China Star appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Coral Springs facility scores 77, putting China Star on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 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
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
19
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in a non food grade bag, commercial use plastic bag. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp over bag of cooked pork inside walk in. Operator fixed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In food grade container of onions, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food prep counter
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk stored directly on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on counters
21-12-4
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken inside walk in cooler over ready to eat sauces. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed same in walk in cooler operator corrected **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored in direct contact with floor behind the cook line. Operator removed 2)Ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler stored in direct contact with floor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Box of oil stored on floor **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 door lowboy cooler, spare ribs and cooked egg rolls no t covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Trash can being used as prep table for bowl of raw chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Observed same **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
61
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
22
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
China Star most recently scored 19 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Star 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around three times per year on average.
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