China Star
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at China Star stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Land O' Lakes facility scores 76, putting China Star on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice located by ware washing area tested at 120F discussed with employee to raise the temperature
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside touching back door and began preparing food.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shelled eggs 67F on counter held less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink in top make table front line
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White boards cooks line
14-09-4
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Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came from back door entrance entered the kitchen touched trash can no hand washing observed
12A-07-5
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
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour and beans in containers back kitchen
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In white rice cooking pot. Employee removed.
14-01-5
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat carrots employee removed to proper storage reach in cooler on cook line. Raw shelled eggs over sauce buckets in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling fried chicken with plastic wrap covering food in walk in cooler
03D-15-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on cook line
14-09-4
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Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken in carboard box. On counter. In walk in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage 48 f on counter. Employee moved to freezer. On counter Cold holding: cook egg rolls 63 f 2nd temp 58 f
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling cooked chicken with lid over on counter.
03D-15-4
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice container manager removed from bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food with restaurants reach in cooler cooks line. Walk in cooler employee eggs stored by restaurants food. Employee removed eggs **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
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May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler, operator moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach establishment is using does not state for food contact surfaces or dishes, operator went store and came back with the proper bleach for food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop sugar and flour, bowls removed from containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line non working cooking equipment by fryers, cardboard removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table next to fryer, drinks removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Scoop for flour made from vinegar bottle, item removed and discarded from use **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
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 Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
China Star most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Star means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around two times per year on average.
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