China Star
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
47
Score
Going back to 2022, China Star has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around eight violations to closer to 11 violations.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so China Star trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over vegetables in 1 door stand up freezer Raw beef over cooked chicken in freezer in small fridge p/freezer at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by smoker at cook line Hand sink for ware wash area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in dry rice container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal cover over opening on floor by walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in chest freezer Ice buildup up in freezer of small fridge/freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris and grease build up on shelf over woks at cook line Back splash of fryers has a heavy grease build up Lids of containers for flour, potato starch and msg container Fan covers in walk in cooler Shelves in walk in cooler have debris build up
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen door open. Screen door in place with gaps around the door
35B-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves reach in cooler at cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
32-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
47
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand sink at beginning of cook line, handle needs to be held for running water.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All staff **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture. No running hot water at hand sink at beginning of cook line, handle needs to be held for running water.
29-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In chest freezer and small freezer on top of fridge at entrance to cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink by smoker on cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in cooler at cook line across from woks has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. No running water over thawing beef in container in compartment at 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 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 pork and raw shrimp over ready to eat vegetables in stand up freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink for ware wash blocked by chairs **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build up on shelves in walk in cooler Debris on fan covers in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler across from smoker has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. No self closure for unisex restroom
32-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves are rusted in walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Old cardboard on shelves in walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of onions on floor Cooked brown sauce cooling in container in floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 filters broken and have openings
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk in freezer. Ice buildup in bottom of white stand up freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
37
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
50
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked pork in stand up freezer by 3 compartment sink. Raw beef skews over ready to eat egg rolls in small freezer on top of small fridge at front counter **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauce in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 handle broccoli with bare hands and placed into cooler. Manager immediately have corrective action with cook and product
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by smoker is used for dumping food
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used in corn starch, flour, msg **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone on empty egg carton on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cook line has a water leak under unit. Container under cooler filled with water dripping from unit
14-11-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Trash can by 3 compartment sink has a can of cigarette butts in bag. Owner discarded trash bag
12B-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer on top of small fridge by front counter has ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Lids for flour, corn starch, msg containers have a build up of debris Walk in cooler shelves have a debris build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign on door states- Out of Business. Owner explained that he doesn't want any person coming and using restroom. Restroom facility works correctly. Owner will place sign that has customers only on door instead .
32-24-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back kitchen exit door open, screen door being used has a gap on the right side of door from top to bottom
35B-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink by smoker has a slow drain
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under hand sink at front counter
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
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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 Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Star most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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