China Star
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited China Star 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 75, putting China Star on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
74
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: in the cook line make table, raw chicken stored behind raw beef, and Raw beef stored behind prepped peppers in the cook line make table. All items were then put in proper cook temperature order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the kitchen hand wash sink. Soap was added from the front line hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: in the dining area soda machine, the coke nozzle has an accumulation of build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee food from lunch on a kitchen prep table.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk soy sauce on the floor by the walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
64
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: batter fried chicken on the speed rack by the back door, 68°. These were then panned and moved to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed: batter fried chicken placed on cardboard during the cooling period on the speed rack by the back door. The chicken was panned into food safe containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks in the kitchen stored next to or over food. Both were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back packs stored on a shelf over green peppers being prepped.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil stored on the floor under the kitchen hand wash sink. This was moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed: a bulk oil container stored under the kitchen hand wash sink, the cap was off. The cap was replaced and the oil was moved to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
67
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
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. Observed: raw chicken over raw prepped raw pork in the kitchen 2 door reach-in freezer. The items were switched. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: the chinese cabbage lacked a time mark. An adjusted time mark was added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the cutting boards on the cook line have deep dark cuts.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. A roll was added by the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the 3 co2s in the office were not secured. The chain was added. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line make table: chicken 49, shrimp 47, chicken 44, beef 44, pork 45F, ice will be employed to cool. ALSO, egg rolls in the walk-in cooler 49F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired card.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed items prepped today, not yet at 41F, in the walk-in cooler. Egg roll reading 49F. Cooler was running "colder" this morning, no written documentation. Thermometer at the exit of the cold air reads 42F, probe thermometer reads 49F. Technician called. Items prepped this morning were in the walk-in cooler, were placed on the cook line this morning. Items in the make table there from yesterday pork 38F, chicken 39F. Items from the walk-in cooler shrimp 47, chicken 49, beef 44F, **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a cleaver stored between cook line equipment.
10-17-4
70
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
74
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored above prep table in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor in Walk-in Cooler . Manager placed onions on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Mar 2, 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 three times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
China Star most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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