China Star
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
58
Score
China Star appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to other Ruskin restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut carrots in reach in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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. Eggrolls and multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on oyster sauce on dry storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled.
23-01-4
58
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork in a grocery bag in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys in box with noodles in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in 3 compartment sink, manager turned on water at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.container of flour not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over spring rolls in chest freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area.
43-08-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwash sink next to fryers temped 70 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in bucket.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of corn starch not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in corn starch.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Walk in freezer used at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid cracked in reach in cooler across from fryers.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
43
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp next to fries and crab in chest freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
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. Egg rolls in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at handwash sink temped 68F ran approximately 2 minutes, operator turned on hot water heater temped 109F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler above sauces.
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handles in container of flour and seasonings in dry storage.
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs handle in chicken in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor near 3 Compartment Sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets on cook line torn.
14-11-5
43
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cut carrots and peas in chest freezer.
08A-05-6
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breading not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork over unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
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. Operator only provided 1 employee training certificate.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to rice. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over lettuce in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap in back screen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of salt.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
02D-01-5
39
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef and other food items in grocery bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken with raw beef in chest freezer.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner over soda and oil in dry storage.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler cooked yesterday not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above cornstarch in dry storage. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler, employee removed at time of inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and wallet over cornstarch in dry storage.
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broccoli container cracked in reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
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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 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?
China Star most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ruskin average of 75.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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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