China Star
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
39
Score
Across the available record, China Star has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 14, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Holly Hill restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable and is heavily stained. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer heavily rusted. -bottom shelf of prep table heavily rusted/corroded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair plastic on white refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
10
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store pork. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave
23-24-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers with flour and cornstarch. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -exterior of flour container. -shelving in dry food storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag of carrots in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -duct tape used to repair refrigerator.
14-71-4
47
Feb 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 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. -raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored over bag of onions in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bag used to store cooked pork. Operator moved to a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 53°f at cookline. Out of cooler 30 minutes. Operator moved back to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink soiled. -exterior of food containers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer.
36-73-4
37
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls at 45°f in white refrigerator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw meats stored in large blue tubs with rope handles. **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: egg rolls in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles: reach in freezer handle soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk in cooler floor has metal that is not securely attached.
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: -dry food storage shelving. -exterior of food storage containers -walk in cooler shelving -shelving under prep table -cart at cookline -hood filters -pipes at cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers interiors/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles: cut vinegar bottle used to dispense rice.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, numerous items in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
41
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken at cookline at 54°f. Out of cooler less than 30 minutes. Operator moved back to cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Blue storage bin with rope handles containing marinated pork is not food grade.
14-15-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in dining room.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of butane stored above food preparation area.
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has incorrect type of bleach (not for disinfecting) on-site.
22-38-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean.
32-07-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense cooked pork in reach in cooler, can used to dispense uncooked rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler shelf.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by rice container, in front of dry storage shelving.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in white refrigerator.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters, pipes at end of cookline. Shelving at cookline soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freeze interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use cans.
25-32-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers on dry storage shelf.
02D-01-5
18
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls at 44°f in white refrigerator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and cooked noodles in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 10ppm corrected to 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: shelving at cookline. -hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, torn gasket on reach in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins in dry storage area.
02D-01-5
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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 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Holly Hill?
China Star most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Holly Hill average of 75.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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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