China Star
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
Inspectors have visited China Star nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which China Star's 55 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the long white reach-in freezer by the three-compartment sink, four bags were found to be non-food-grade. The operator began replacing the 'thank you' bags with food-grade bags. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-31-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Several containers in the walk-in cooler and the reach-in freezer in the back of the restaurant are not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The vent/ceiling tiles above the front counter in soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. A cloth was used to cover two pans with rice inside. The operator removed the cloths and replaced them with food-grade wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of frying oil on the cook line and bag of onions on the floor. The operator moved the bag of onions and the frying oil box off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler are soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket recheck (Chlorine 100ppm). The operator added more chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
55
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
01B-14-4
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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler are soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The hand sink by the front counter. The operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
61
Jun 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cut and ready-to-eat vegetables in walk-in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Noodles (50F - Cold Holding); Pork (50F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (45F - Cold Holding); Bean Sprouts (48F - Cold Holding); Pork Wontons (49F - Cold Holding) in three door two hood reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator started to ice products down and turned cooler down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink blocked with bug zapper. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in kitchen to the left of the white reach-in freezer chests blocked by a rice warmer placed on crate on ground in front of the handwash sink. Employee moved. Discussed in depth with employee. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
86
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice buildup in two white vertical reach-in freezers in rear of establishment.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with an accumulation of slime and dust and walk-in cooler gasket soiled with an accumulation of slime.
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on reach-in cooler across from cook line.
14-09-4
86
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut broccoli in card board box, moved to tub **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Gasket of reach in cooler across from fryer torn
14-33-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 three times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
China Star most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 84.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Star have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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