CHINA STAR
89 E MERRITT AVE, Merritt Island FL 32953 · 321-454-9668
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bowl above vegetables on prep table. Manager moved bowl.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015000951 | Oct 30, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under prep table.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex bathroom
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping boxes reused to store sauces in reach-in cooler
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Stored food not covered. Operator closed rice bag and flour bag
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bowl above vegetables on prep table. Manager moved bowl.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinks and food above restaurant food in reach in cooler. Manager moved product
Food stored on floor. Bucket of sweet and sour sauce on the floor. Operator moved bucket.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
Stored food not covered. Rice and flour bags in dry storage areas are stored open. Operator closed bags
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils on table in lobby.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives in cup on table in lobby. Operator turned to have handles presented first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes reused to line multiple shelves
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Oper covered
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