China Star
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, China Star has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting China Star on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line low boy cooler, cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); egg roll (51F - Cold Holding).mother items were left on the counter for a period of time prior to being placed in the cooler. The items were removed to the freezer to quick chill. The items were not prepped or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On both walk in freezer and cooler doors. Employees cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, a bus tub of frozen shrimp was stored on the floor the owner moved to shrimp to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front reach in cooler, pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (51F - Cold Holding). The items were placed in the cooler at 11:30. The items were returned to the walk in cooler to chill and cold hold. The temperature of the unit was turned down to the correct setting and new product was brought to the cooler.the items were not prepped or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 13 dented cans of sliced bamboo shoots present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bag of sugar, 2 pint sized containers were stored inside and being used to dispense the food. The items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
29
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid during inspection, confirmation # 226009668. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wonton wrappers inside walk in freezer. Operator moved raw chicken and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler upper, garlic in oil (50F cold holding ); cooked beef (55F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours ago. Cooked beef on top container inside flip top cooler , operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill. Garlic in oil held in cart in cook line prior to reach in cooler. Operator placed on time for use within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw pork moved from walk in freezer to walk in cooler without date marking. Operator date marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf inside walk in freezer
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling hole in closet / storage room.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease behind steam table in cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag with sugar on floor in dry storage area. - Elevated *Corrected on site* Buckets of soy sauce on floor next white standing freezer in ware washing area. - Elevated * Corrected on Site * Buckets of chicken wings on floor inside walk in cooler and walk freezer . Cases of water on floor in dining room-Operator elevated * corrected on site *
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris in dry storage area. Container outer lids soiled in dry storage area. Shelf under prep table soiled in prep station.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons inside walk in cooler, Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
China Star most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Star 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around three times per year on average.
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