Starlite Cruises
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Starlite Cruises 17 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “roach activity present as evidenced”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average for South Pasadena sits at 64, putting Starlite Cruises on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
17
Inspections
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6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are sagging **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on all temperature sensitive foods in cooler nearest hand wash sink in kitchen. All temped above 43F. Operator has been advised not to use this unit until it has been serviced and repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: All TCS food has been removed from large reach in cooler next to hand wash sink in kitchen until it can be repaired. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in bar area between ice machine and dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Floors throughout kitchen are rusted **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired Feb 1 2026 Discussed renewing license with operator. They are waiting for fees to be paid before their license can be renewed. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in door hinge of cook and hold oven system in kitchen Operator killed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked shrimp (49F Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding); diced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); Brie (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. No food preparation has taken place today. Today is a maintenance day and no kitchen staff is present. No food is cooling. Kitchen last used and food last prepared during yesterday's dinner cruise, which ended at 9PM. Stop Sale issued for these items and advised operator to discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp (49F Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (50F - Cold Holding); diced Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (44F - Cold Holding); cheese cake (45F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); Brie (52F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. No food preparation has taken place today. Today is a maintenance day and no kitchen staff is present. No food is cooling. Kitchen last used and food last prepared during yesterday's dinner cruise, which ended at 9PM. Stop Sale issued for these items and advised operator to discontinue use of this unit until it has been repaired. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half open but not date marked. Operator could not determine when this had been opened. Stop sale due to temperature 44F Cold Holding. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles throughout kitchen are sagging **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stop Sale issued on all temperature sensitive foods in cooler nearest hand wash sink in kitchen. All temped above 43F. Operator has been advised not to use this unit until it has been serviced and repaired. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in corner behind hand wash sink in kitchen 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area below kitchen Operator cleaned areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in bar area between ice machine and dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in coolers in kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen near hand wash sink. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -Floors throughout kitchen are rusted **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4
35
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by (5) live roaches found. (1) live roach by hand wash sink in kitchen (1) live roach on wiring behind dish storage rack (1) live roach in cabinet in kitchen to left of kitchen entrance (2) live roaches on kitchen floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-06: Roach activity present as evidenced by (2) live roaches found: (1) underneath double stacked oven in kitchen (1) under reach-in cooler directly across from oven. Roaches appeared in the process of dying. Manager dispatched vermin and cleaned area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - (3) Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach by reach in cooler next to dishwasher (2) dead roaches in wait station/expo area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-06: (2) Dead roaches on premises: (1) Dead roach in dry storage in lower level (1) Dead roach under double stacked oven in kitchen Employee cleaned and sanitized area **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by (5) live roaches found. (1) live roach by hand wash sink in kitchen (1) live roach on wiring behind dish storage rack (1) live roach in cabinet in kitchen to left of kitchen entrance (2) live roaches on kitchen floor **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - (3) Dead roaches on premises. (1) dead roach by reach in cooler next to dishwasher (2) dead roaches in wait station/expo area **Warning**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of dry storage area below kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling of dry storage area below kitchen Operator killed and disposed of both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 2 live roaches in kitchen entryway 1 live roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 live roach on floor near cabinets to left of kitchen entrance Operator killed all live roaches and cleaned areas. 1 dead roach in hallway outside kitchen entrance 1 dead roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 dead roach under hand wash sink in kitchen Operator cleaned up and discarded dead roaches. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live roach under hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in cabinetry woodwork behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 4 dead roaches under hand wash sink in kitchen 1 dead roach under dish machine 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area under kitchen 1 dead roach on shelf in dry storage area under kitchen, making contact with bag of Italian bread crumbs Operator killed both roaches, and cleaned up and discarded all. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: 1 live roach on ledge going to lower level dry storage room entrance. Employee killed roach onsite. 1 dead roach on ledge going to lower level dry storage room entrance. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
58
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in dry storage area under kitchen 1 live fly in kitchen near steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live fly in dry storage area under kitchen **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live fly in 3 compartment sink area of bar on upper level Operator killed and discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of dry storage area below kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling of dry storage area below kitchen Operator killed and disposed of both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live roach on wall next to hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches under reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 1 live roach on wall behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 2 live roaches in kitchen entryway 1 live roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 live roach on floor near cabinets to left of kitchen entrance Operator killed all live roaches and cleaned areas. 1 dead roach in hallway outside kitchen entrance 1 dead roach on floor next to lower-level dry storage room entrance 1 dead roach under hand wash sink in kitchen Operator cleaned up and discarded dead roaches. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: 1 live roach under hand wash sink in kitchen 1 live roach in cabinetry woodwork behind reach in cooler on left side of kitchen 4 dead roaches under hand wash sink in kitchen 1 dead roach under dish machine 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage area under kitchen 1 dead roach on shelf in dry storage area under kitchen, making contact with bag of Italian bread crumbs Operator killed both roaches, and cleaned up and discarded all. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
36-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-03: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
50
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in dry storage area under kitchen 1 live fly in kitchen near steam table **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor of dry storage area below kitchen 1 live roach on ceiling of dry storage area below kitchen Operator killed and disposed of both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler to left of kitchen entrance. Cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); bernaise sauce (44F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Delivery received earlier today. Possible that caused elevation in temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink in patio on upper level blocked by trash can and ice scoop sitting in it. Operator moved trash can, removed ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoop stored in hand wash sink in patio area of upper level. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine behind bar on upper level **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen is in disrepair, sagging. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
33-23-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of ice machine in bar on upper level **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor under ice machine and dish machine in upper level bar is soiled with black debris. -floor under kitchen equipment is soiled with lack debris, grease and moisture **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Kitchen floors and dry storage floors are uneven and do now allow for proper drainage or cleaning. **Warning**
36-12-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -blue light sticky trap installed in close proximity to ice machine and dish machine behind bar on upper level, ice machine door almost touches device when opened and closed. Operator removed device. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind dish machine in upper level bar soiled **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors in kitchen. Has rust and cracks in the finish. **Warning**
36-10-4
33
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up Refrigerator on back deck outside not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
86
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added an ice machine and standup cooler to the out back on deck area. No 3CB sink next to dish machine in kitchen and no mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up Refrigerator on back deck outside not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
78
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added an ice machine and standup cooler to the out back on deck area. No 3CB sink next to dish machine in kitchen and no mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up Refrigerator on back deck outside not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine on back deck outside not secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-16: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Added an ice machine and standup cooler to the out back on deck area. No 3CB sink next to dish machine in kitchen and no mop sink. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at bar area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up Refrigerator on back deck outside not secured. **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine on back deck outside not secured. **Warning**
08B-62-4
58
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Shell eggs over tomato sauce. Employee moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at bar area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk no date marked opened.
02C-02-5
70
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm chlorine. Found bleach on board and made sanitizer water in 3 compartment sink. Inspector left enough test strips to get through evening. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No 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. Employee located soap and single use towels to place at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upstairs bar
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under dish machine
29-11-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starlite Cruises last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starlite Cruises on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starlite Cruises?
Across the inspection record, “roach activity present as evidenced” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Starlite Cruises.
How does Starlite Cruises compare to other restaurants in South Pasadena?
Starlite Cruises most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the South Pasadena average of 64.
Has Starlite Cruises' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starlite Cruises have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Starlite Cruises 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 Starlite Cruises inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Starlite Cruises is inspected around five times per year on average.
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