China Star
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
55
Score
Public records show eight inspections at China Star stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Mount Dora facility scores 69, putting China Star on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw Shell eggs over pork and shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 over raw pork in reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hello and white cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at the end of cook line. Reach in cooler at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. One wet mop at mop sink.
42-01-4
55
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Observed: 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 above cooked pork in walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priorit
08A-17-6
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to reach in cooler. Garlic in oil (63F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on prep table. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
32-04-4
Basic - Observed: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
32-12-6
Basic - Observed: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
40-06-5
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line soiled Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. 3 buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Bucket of sauce and bottle of oil by back door on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the end of cook line. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-42-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled" **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms and Ginger over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basi
08B-17-4
Basic - Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in freezer and cooler **Repeat Violation** Priority: Basic
14-17-4
41
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cooked general chicken. Per operator pulled out for lunch less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler for quick cool. - garlic in oil. Operator placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -automotive refrigerant stored on shelf above make line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. - raw beef stored over raw chicken in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. - automotive refrigerant stored on shelf above make line.
41-04-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Yellow cutting board in prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in cooler and freezer door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - scarf, water, bowl, eating utensils, stored with food on dry storage shelves.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - several Buckets of sauces stored in walk-in cooler. - shrimp store in walk-in freezer. - cooking oil stored next to back door **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning. - 8 lights in hoods
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gasket on walk-in cooler door. - gasket on white Frigidaire freezer. - hood liters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler across fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - cooked pork in in Frigidaire freezer - cooked pork in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef stored over general chicken in walk-in freezer . - raw chicken stored over sweet and sour chicken in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef stored over prep vegetables in walk-in cooler . -raw chicken stored over prep onions in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - egg rolls stored in card board box in front freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Cooked egg rolls, sweet and sour chicken, General chicken prepared 2days prior per operator.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored under white cutting board in prep area.
24-14-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door open at the time of inspection.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on fools in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood fliters -Cold holding unit gaskets on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - cold holding unit on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
39
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Egg rolls stored in card board box in reach in cooler. General chicken stored in used cardboard box tops in walk-in freezer.
14-15-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on stick stored over fozen vegetables in Frigidaire freezer.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic liner cover hand sink next to mop sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, General chicken, krab rangoons, various sauces in buckets prepared days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken, bag of cabbage in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Garland oven
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Operator stored raw pork in used chicken bag and box stored in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Various sauces in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
29
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
China Star most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine 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 three times per year on average.
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