China Star
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, China Star has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Lehigh Acres restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
21
Dec 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed food stored in bus tubs in the walk in cooler, bus tubs exterior soiled with food debris/ white mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Hand sink blocked on rear prep area there is a machine in front of it. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. . Observed rust on shelves in double door stainless steel reach in cooler next to the smoker on the left of the kitchen., and on the shelves in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk prepared items in advance in walk in cooler In bus tubs with no date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food residue on reach in and walk in door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint chipping in main kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with grease like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Hole in wall next to coffee station, and Wall damaged by 3 comp sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and or missing in various areas on coo and prep,line and in ware washing area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards, black mold like substance on the walk in cooler door gaskets, and reach in cooler door on the cook line , observed white and black mold like substance on the interior walls and door of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - observed rear screen door in kitchen broken and unable to be fully closed.
35B-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Uncovered raw pork and raw chicken in walk in freezer, and uncovered raw pork and raw chicken and dumplings in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout perimeter of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed food stored in bus tubs in the walk in cooler, bus tubs exterior soiled with food debris/ white mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed broccoli in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris and rusted.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty boxed stored on top of the hand wash sink in the rear kitchen area.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves in double door stainless steel reach in cooler next to the smoker on the left of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on cooked chicken, raw chicken cooked pork, cooked rice, egg rolls or dumplings in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of dirty ice machine, not stored in a container.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed building up of dust like substance on walk in cooler fan guards, black mold like substance on the walk in cooler door gaskets, and reach in cooler door on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in reach in double door stainless steel next to the smoker with rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bus tubs of chicken, pork, rice, in the walk in cooler not covered or protected.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout perimeter of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
39
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 17 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored on shelf above broccoli in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on reach in cooler shelves next to smoker.
22-31-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris/mold like substance o fan guards in walk in cooler, walk in cooler walls, and door gaskets on walk in cooler door.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic bus tubs and food containers in storage area near dish machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler shelves on the cookline.
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in dry storage area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table next to:rice cooker on kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket on the floor near the entrance door to the kitchen.
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine in kitchen, soiled build up of debris on top and side of machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on reach in door handles on cookline.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed build up of dust on ceiling vents in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding mission or broken around inside of kitchen door and under 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer door unable to close, aluminum peeling from door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under equipment and around perimeter of kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop sitting directly on top of ice machines.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed exposed insulation on walk in freezer door.
14-36-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed light on the left side of the cook line burned out.
36-62-4
33
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored in same container as cooked pork. Operator moved raw ground pork to lower shelf and discarded cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole shell eggs stored above unwashed oranges, operator moved shell eggs to lower shelf below oranges. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on rear kitchen prep line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven in the kitchen rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights strips above/ near kitchen cook line not functioning.
36-62-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk rice storage container, in dry storage area.
10-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of walk in cooler/ rear prep kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water with twist top stored on plate shelf on cook line. Operator discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on metal cart at knee level next to stove top on cookline. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice cooler next to coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under prep table in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of walk in cooler aluminum damaged/peeling away from door insulation.
14-11-5
39
Aug 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee not washing hands after using the bathroom. **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef (75F - Cold Holding); wontons (53F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shells eggs (53 ambient tempture F); Raw chicken ( 47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs ( 47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese ( 50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese ( 54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodle ( 50F - Cold Holding); Pork ( 48F - Cold Holding) in the walk had been in the unit more then fours per operator. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef (75F - Cold Holding); wontons (53F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shells eggs (53 ambient tempture F); Raw chicken ( 47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs ( 47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese ( 50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese ( 54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodle ( 50F - Cold Holding); Pork ( 48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork on to of raw cabbage. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in single prep sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no appear towels at hand wash sink in the bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed all items in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of food debris on shelves in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in not all covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing at ambient air temperature on dish-board. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on chopping block in back prep kitchen. **Warning**
14-06-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in coolers. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulk not covered. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven dirty. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cookware and behind equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint in use by employee preparing food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on food prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the prep area. **Warning**
12B-02-4
13
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with spring rolls in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
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. Observed precooked meat in walk in freezer not date marked.
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked rice, meats, and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in employee restroom reaching 81F (waited 3 minutes).
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing co2 tanks. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving in dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.
14-20-4
22
Sep 19, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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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 Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
China Star most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around 12 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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