China Star
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, China Star has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Stored food not covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so China Star trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over French fries in reach-in freezer Discussed proper storage with operator who began to relocate items. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor by hand wash sink near rear door.
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of standing reach-in freezer across from cook line soiled with frozen chicken blood.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Prepared eggrolls, cooked chicken and cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler not covered after completing cooling
08B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from cook line
14-11-5
67
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cash register touch phone then touch fat fryer basket handle and single-serve plates without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution stored in crate on cooks line exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading exceeds 200ppm. Operator refilled chlorine sanitizer solution. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in unisex restroom. Operator changed battery. Dispenser is working. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
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 touching uncooked rice in container near walk-in cooler. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two pans of fried chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Apr 4, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching money from customer then bare hand touching raw chicken placing in fat-fryer basket then touching single serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator washed fat-fryer baskets.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Water bottle stored in ice in bin on opposite side of cooks line. Operator removed water bottle, discarded ice in sink, cleaned and sanitized ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on sheet pan stored on top of containers of uncovered raw beef in reach-in freezer on opposite side of cooks line. Operator removed sheet pan of raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf of reach-in freezer near cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncovered raw chicken stored above uncovered raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods in walk-in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked. a. Fried chicken nuggets b. Shrimp egg rolls c. Cooked pork
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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 touching cornstarch in container on bottom shelf in warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to store raw beef in reach-in freezer opposite side of cooks line.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. container of sprouts b. fried chicken nuggets c. raw shrimp d. raw chicken e. mutiple containers of shrimp egg rolls Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
41
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Dec 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of ground bean sauce is dented at seam. b. #10 can of ketchup is dented at seam.
01B-01-4
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 chicken stored above egg rolls in freezer near warewashing area. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am. Operator placed items in freezer. Re checked at 11:45am a. sprouts (76F - Cold Holding) 67f b. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) 42f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink on cooks line used to drain sprouts.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in warewashing has water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of fried chicken, egg rolls, pork, vegetables not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
43
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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 pork stored above cooked pork in reach-in freezer in warewashing area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle located on floor in warewashing area containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food in walk-in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
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 top of reach-in freezer near cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath wok grill on cooks line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sinks in restroom, end of cooks line, and three-compartment sink. Provided DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at front counter with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons are reused. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cornstarch not covered on shelf in dry-storage area. Walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken not covered b. Egg rolls not covered c. Fried chicken not covered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
30
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table next to egg rolls
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by trash can, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of rice outside walk-in cooler. Multiple items in walk-in cooler uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sweet and sour sauce
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass cooler at front counter
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on chest freezer
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to exit door and restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays on cook line under clean equipment. Raw chicken in oyster sauce can
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dining room
25-05-4
20
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil moved onto shelf from floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Star on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
China Star most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around four 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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