Golden Star
Last inspected: May 16, 2024
27
Score
Across the available record, Golden Star has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 16, 2024. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical North Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
7
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed fly landing on cabbage by reach in cooler on cook line
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (50F - cold holding ; cooked bamboo (51F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items were not prepared or portioned today, per operator out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hours, operator moved all items to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink outside back door no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of Apple sauce dented with raised edges also dented at the seam of can.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At make line 1 fly landing on prepped cabbage, operator discarded cabbage.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer Raw scallops stored over ready to eat imitation crab, operator rearranged to achieve proper storage, both items removed from commercial packaging. Raw chicken removed from commercial packaging stored over cooked pork removed from commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator moved chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler Raw chicken over sauce, operator moved chicken to proper storage. Raw beef tongue stored over sauce, operator moved beef tongue to proper storage.**Corrected On-Site** At reach in cooler on make line raw shell egg stored over ready to eat garlic and oil. Advised operator to place raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut cabbage (60F - Cooling at 1:56 since 12:30;80F cooling at 2:30 - observed sitting on counter by make table, at current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to place in cooler. Reach in cook line: fried egg (60F - Cooling at 1:56 cooling since 12:30, 57F at 2:29, at current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, advised operator to place in walk in cooler.
03D-15-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. At dry storage se Shelf employee container of medicine stored with customer items on dry storage shelf, operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area boxes of single serve Items stored on floor in dry storage area, made operator aware.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At reach in freezer Frozen chicken wings uncovered, operator cover with plastic wrap. At dry storage Stored flour not covered, operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
27
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls prepared 2 day prior to- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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 - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water heater. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dish area hand sink - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer - tub of chicken- operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; garlic in oil (70°F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (74°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (76°F - Cold Holding). Items being held in pans on prep table. Operator stated being held less 3 hours, moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - At triple sink and dry storage area; Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
38-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage sugar storage container; quart container with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At triple sink and dry storage area; Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bucket of bean sprouts and buss tub of shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: At walk-in cooler; bucket of bean sprouts stored on floor uncovered. Operator moved off floor. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: At cook line flip top cooler; standing water in bottom. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; bean sprouts (82°F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (82°F - Cold Holding). Items being held on prep table at room temperature. Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to walk-in cooler. At front line black reach in cooler; cooked chicken (49°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. At cook line Flip top cooler; raw beef (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; bucket of bean sprouts and buss tub of shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - At triple sink and dry storage area; Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. **Warning**
38-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Star last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Star on file is from May 16, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Star?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Star.
How does Golden Star compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Golden Star most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Golden Star's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Star have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Star means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Golden Star inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Star is inspected around three times per year on average.
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