China Stars
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited China Stars 10 times, with records going back to 2022. China Stars was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so China Stars trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
61
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
47
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); diced pork (51F - Cold Holding); shredded raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than four hours. Removed from walk-in cooler to flip top unit not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs underneath items **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cook ribs 107F @ 2:55 cooling since 2:45 rechecked 107F @2:25 over stacked in covered bus pan being cooled by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator placed ribs in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Employee hire 2 days ago emailed form to-be filled outs . **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed diced pork removed from freezer over 24 hours not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on flip top cooler shelf. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked dice pork 35F and cooked chicken 31F on speed rack out at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fresh ginger in direct contact with a t shirt to go bag in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over green onions in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE cooked lomein noodles in lower flip to cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cook diced pork in walk-in cooler.
02C-04-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar the handle in contact with sugar in storage room.
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage tiles in storage area.
36-32-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag being used to store vegetables with direct contact in walking cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working. Operator replaced battery. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed soup container with spoon above prep table next to single serve containers at cook-line area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pork egg rolls uncovered in reach-in cooler at front kitchen area. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers not in original packaging not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
67
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door low boy next to fryer; raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. At cook line; employee wiped hands on clothes and then handled/packed take out containers without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); tofu (48°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice storage container; scoop handle laying in rice. **Warning**
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. At flip top cooler; tong handles laying in cooked noodles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
58
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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 crab Rangoon in walk in freezer. Both products not commercially packaged.operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (87F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Operator states eggs out less than four hours to cook soup. Eggs placed back in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris-walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained.
36-34-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Stars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Stars on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Stars?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Stars.
How does China Stars compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
China Stars most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has China Stars' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Stars have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Stars 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 Stars inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Stars is inspected around three times per year on average.
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