China Star
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
90
Score
China Star appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Among Tamarac restaurants, the typical score is 77; China Star is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-08: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
90
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook rolled up sleeve on shirt then touched single service to go containers and scoop handle without washing hands. Advised operator to wash hands. Operator complied. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler at cook line - cook pork (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked egg roll (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours ago . Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-03-5
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 poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water reading 80F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time as a public health control for crab Rangoons , general sao chicken , friend chicken wings without a written plan . Provided operator with procedure . Operator filled out form and time stamped items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line water reading 79F. Hand wash sink opposite walk in cooler reading 79F. Hand wash sink in employee bathroom reading 79F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on shelf next to cook line , bowl with no handle used to dispense Salt and soy sauce . Operator discarded bowl during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At cook line , buss pan storing cooked rice cracked . Operator replaced with new pan during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed all containers throughout establishment soiled with old food debris. 2. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. 3. Shelf to the side of cook line soiled with food debris. 4. Shelves through preparation tables soiled.**Warning** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler , pans of cooked egg rolls, sauces and vegetables stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
32
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
27
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut mushroom and zucchini in walk-in cooler. Observed raw ground pork stored over cooked lomein noodles in walk-in cooler overnight. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in plastic bucket out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw clams stored over a watermelon in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the restroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense corn starch and salt Observed can with no handle used to dispense uncooked rice
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. By steam table
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of coke on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open can of coke on
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open can of coke in food preparation area
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on the floor in prep area. Employee swept and cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of paper pails and single serve containers stored on the floor in storage closet
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cut mushroom and zucchini,zucchini,onions peppers not covered in walk-in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
14-17-4
35
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
74
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. Observed beans spout (71F - Cold Holding) sitting in a container of water on stove at room temperature. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw chicken not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell 67F eggs sitting next to make table at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours. Operator placed eggs in lower make table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled located by mop sin
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can being used as a scoop in panko bread crumbs
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of coke sitting on make table shelf.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and Fanny pack stored on dry storage shelf next to spices and bottled of hot sauce
40-06-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed shelf under rice cooker on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cartons stored on store room floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under three compartment sink.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container sugar not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water at the three compartment sink. Employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
27
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
86
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: 1. 1 live roach on floor in kitchen in front of cook line 2. 1 live roach on floor by mop sink in the **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by the hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: 1. 1 dead roach behind register at front counter 2. 1 dead roach by triple sink in kitchen 3. 2 dead roaches on floor in front of smoker in the kitchen 4. 1 dead roach by triple sink in kitchen 5. 1 dean roach on floor in front of bathroom 6. 2 dead roaches in light shield in the kitchen **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. Pan of raw chicken above pan of raw beef. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided poster. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings, prepared today, 112° at 1:15pm to 108° at 2:25pm, ambient cooling since 1pm on stove top. At this cooling rate food will not reach required temperature in two hours. Operator placed wings in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by the hand sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on bagged sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. Container of rice stored across from the three comp sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-38-4
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 flour container touching food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Operator posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite the cookline in the kitchen. 2. Shelving in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Underneath cook line in the kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of rice warmer table next to smoker in the kitchen. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind rice warmer in the dry storage area. 2. Wall behind mixer in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
37
Feb 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee working on cook line cracked eggs to make fry rice, then grab a clean container to place customer's order, with same gloves. After manager ins, employee discarded gloves, washed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top-cooked noodles (42/48F - Cold Holding), observed food stored above the rim line of container, per employee food held for two hours, employee removed food out of temperature and placed on WIC for a quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of prime painting next to boxes seasoning soybean sauce, in employee's bathroom. Operator removed boxes of seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line, bottle of pink solution, Employee labeled as mixed wine with water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line station , cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Charger on shelf, above cook line flip top. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cook line under flip top and cooking equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -3 Boxes of soybean seasoning, -1 box of rice inside Employees bathroom, operator removed all boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Box of cream cheese in rear kitchen -two boxes of sucre maltose Employee placed on shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Two handle scoops touching flour inside closed container, Employee removed to be wash. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Left side filters in cook line. -lower shelf of rice table, with substantial amount of food debris and grease -under chest freezer, inside dry goods storage area
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water inside WIC, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cook line flip top, interior with build up of food debris and mold like substance
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Bowl of sugar under steam table. -3 containers of seasoning by entrance of dry storage room. Employee covered all containers **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef cutlets left on tray to defrost in baking sheet cart, Employee removed and placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. WIC- shelves
14-17-4
30
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee cutting raw chicken in prep area then went to cook line and began preparing food. Operator advised employee to properly wash hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on lower shelf under table, fried wonton (61°-67°F-Cold Holding); fried chicken wings (60°-63°F - Cold Holding); chicken (55°-59°F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was taken out of refrigerator less than 4 hours. Operator moved food back into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed in kitchen, chlorine sanitizer 200ppm. Operator remade solution 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce in kitchen next to bathroom. Operator moved soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed (3) containers of different flours and rice in kitchen across from 3CS. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
52
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 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Star?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Star.
How does China Star compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?
China Star most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.
Has China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Star have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Star means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Star is inspected around four times per year on average.
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