China Star
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
35
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at China Star, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited six times.
China Star's latest score of 35 falls below the Jupiter average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Observed Sliced cabbage and cooked noodles with no time mark at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel stored and in direct contact with spring rolls at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over fully cooked chicken at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food storage containers in hand sink by cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By entrance to kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under cook line soiled with food debris and oil residue.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 5 gallon bucket of Soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under steam table littered with food debris.
23-03-4
35
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator handled raw shell eggs with bare hands, then picked up bag with bare hands and placed ready to eat chicken wings into bag using tongs with no hand wash. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
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 shrimp at reach in freezer on cook line. Raw chicken over raw beef at walk in freezer. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: general tso's chicken (56F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (61F - Cold Holding) Observed being held outside of cooler for lunch service. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Over cook line: fried rice (96F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scouring pad and wash cloth in hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Empty can as scoop In container of rice. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf By triple sink where corn starch and flour is stored.
14-45-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by back door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
39
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over French fries at tall reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Raw ground pork over cooked chicken at walk in cooler. Operator stored all products properly. Emailed safe storage chart to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 pork at walk in freezer Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chicken wings (82F - Cooling) at 2:03; cooling since 1:48 - 80F at 2:31. Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Bucket with utensils in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed bucket and utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce stored on floor at cook line, rice on floor at dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knifed stored between cooler and table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
50
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Nov 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher not sanitizing any dishes,sanitizer not set up. Dish washer set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 75ppm and rehashed all dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen and at triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times dishes stored in sink.o Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cook eating while preparing food at cook line. Cook stopped eating and discarded his food. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public soup in walk in cooler. Operator labled and segregated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer and microwave.
23-03-4
50
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. egg rolls (73-83F - Cooling)at 12:17 since 9:00 ; in cooler next to fryers ; food never reached 70 F within 2 hours ; operator placed Eggrolls back in the fryer to reheat to 165 F and start the cooling process again **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook was portioning cooked noodles and touching food with bare hands; food moved to walk-in cooler to be used at a later time; manager educated cook; Cook washed hands before returning to cook line; **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (77F - Cold Holding) by fryers; as per operator food outside for approximately 2 hours; food not prepared today; reviewed TPHC and reminded operator that firm was printed out at previously; operator decided to discard food; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line closer to register Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- buckets of chicken in walk-in cooler and freezer Operator stored propane **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Fried rice stored next to handwash sink;
08B-54-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils- open can of ice tea and bottle of water on prep table next to cut vegetables at cook line Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Mar 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs stored on the cart at cook line; ambient temperature 69 F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); rice (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line; as per operator food outside for one hour; food not prepared today; educated operator about TPHC and emailed form; operator decided to time mark the food and discard at the end of four hour ; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line; operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public- mussels on the floor in walk-in cooler; operator segregated; **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- cases of oil at dry storage; chicken bones in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered- chicken in walk-in freezer Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- sugar container at dry storage Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored behind raw shrimp in reach in cooler at cook line; Operator reversed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. shell eggs (67F - Cold Holding) at cook line on the cart; As per operator food out of temperature for less than 4 hours; food moved to reach in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (42-50F - Cold Holding) at cook line; As per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for less than four hours; Educated operator about TPHC; emailed form; Food moved to reach in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Gaskets and handles soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- all reach in coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pork bucket stored on the floor in walk-in cooler Chicken buckets stored on the floor in walk-in freezer Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- spoon stored in water at 102 F in steam table; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
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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 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
China Star most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around eight 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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