Fishhawk China Star
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
61
Score
Fishhawk China Star has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Lithia average 78, so Fishhawk China Star trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed to go begs with raw chicken in walk in freezer
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White dotting board on Cooke line and prep areas stained
22-02-4
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 open can of Diet Coke on cook line shelf by to go containers. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed container of employee food with fork on cook line make table
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of prepped vegetables not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt, sugar and flour not labeled
02D-01-5
61
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed green peppers.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Observed 2 bulging cans of thick soy sauce present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator currently has 101 brand bleach designed for general kitchen, bathroom and laundry use. Does not indicate to be used with food contact surfaces. Manager went and got bleach designed for food contact surfaces. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler and reach in cooler on cook line not dated
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins of flour, sugar and corn starch in dry storage not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor of cook line. Manager moved. Observed cases of meats on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of sauces on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed flat of duck eggs in walk in cooler over raw chicken for restaurant. Discussed separating personal food form customer food
08B-49-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bin of flour in storage
14-01-5
47
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pack of cigarettes and lighter on shelf next to egg shade. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink then dry hands on pants. They then grabbed container of vegetables. Discussed proper hand washing and sent handouts
12A-03-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by front counter blocked by stool and box of chow mein. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing health policy for two employees
11-26-1
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. Missing safe Staff cards for two employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys on shelf next to dry storage items. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauces and meats on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen prep, and dish area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding), manager time marked and will hold with time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen to go bags of raw meat in reach in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: cooked chicken (118F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By front register. Manager turned on water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink was blocked by container. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager put soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork, chicken and vegetables in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen prep, and dish area. Observed missing ceiling tile in back kitchen **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp in standing water in three compartment sink **Warning**
06-01-5
22
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic lid in front sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Cooked meats,rice,noodles in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onion at back door **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken,pork, noodles ,rices
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cookline
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelf
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49 Put in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bags of noodles on sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, egg rolls,noodles
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fishhawk China Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fishhawk China Star on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fishhawk China Star?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fishhawk China Star.
How does Fishhawk China Star compare to other restaurants in Lithia?
Fishhawk China Star most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithia average of 78.
Has Fishhawk China Star's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fishhawk 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 Fishhawk 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 Fishhawk China Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fishhawk China Star is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants