China Star

89 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

China Star appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Merritt Island restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under prep table.

14-45-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex bathroom **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes reused to store sauces in reach-in cooler

25-32-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Operator closed rice bag and flour bag **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bowl above vegetables on prep table. Manager moved bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-24-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinks and food above restaurant food in reach in cooler. Manager moved product **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sweet and sour sauce on the floor. Operator moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom

32-12-6

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice and flour bags in dry storage areas are stored open. Operator closed bags **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils on table in lobby. **Repeat Violation**

25-02-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook

13-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Oper covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes reused to line multiple shelves

14-45-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen

36-37-5

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Employee training for some employees expired

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food preparation is not wearing a hair restraint

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and sauce buckets stored on the floor. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

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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 Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Star?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Star.

How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?

China Star most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Merritt Island average of 77.

Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at China Star means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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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