CANTON STAR
15718 SW 72 ST, Miami FL 33193
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork ribs, diced ham, and other various food items stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled raw shell eggs stored over peeled and washed onions inside walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at steam table with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside walk in cooler.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler in wait station area. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, establishment using walk in freezer as walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at prep table near back door.
Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light broken inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork ribs, diced ham, and other various food items stored directly inside non food grade bag inside walk in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 10/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled raw shell eggs stored over peeled and washed onions inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb at steam table with hose attached missing vacuum breaker.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certificate for King F expired 7/17/2025. No other certified food manager hired.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Inside walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair near back door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken reach in cooler in wait station area. Observed walk in freezer in disrepair, establishment using walk in freezer as walk in cooler. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor inside walk in cooler heavily soiled. Observed floor underneath cooking equipment heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of fryer oil stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board at prep table near back door.
Light damaged/in disrepair. Observed light broken inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottles and plastic containers of sugar stored on stove without label.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked ribs in walk in cooler without date mark. As per chef, they were prepared two days ago.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used as scoop stored in container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above three compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near back exit door.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and container of oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle near kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above stove.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water and soda bottles stored in walk in cooler near food to be served to customers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table near back exit door.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind stove soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near stove.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell pooled eggs stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Employee placed eggs under onions.
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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 63 F thawing in standing water at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor at entry of establishment. Owner stated odor is caused from plaza sewage pipes out side backing up when it rains.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. No lighting in cooler/ Freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bins not labeled.
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also fans over shelves at were washing area dusty.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pooled eggs over washed onions inside walk in cooler. Also observed pooled eggs over sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) inside domestic reach in cooler. As per employee for 3 hours approximately. Employee placed the food inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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. Discussed and provided to operator.
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. Observed no proof of employee training for Kin Fung, Kit Ying, Kwok Choi all hired for more than 60 days.
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. Discussed and provided to operator. Employees signed agreements.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty in the reach in cooler located at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket, frying oil stored on floor in dry storage.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between microwave and shelve at prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also fans over shelves at were washing area dusty.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In the dining area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket under sink at kitchen. Employee placed the bucket 6 inches from floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm) under sink at kitchen. Employee added more chlorine and retest was Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.