CHINA STAR
1430 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 954.341.0088
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,020
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026037409 | Mar 24, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $720 |
| 2--2021029001 | May 12, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $900 |
| 2--2020041236 | Aug 14, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -Observed employee used restroom and then engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in non food grade cardboard boxes. Operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cooked chicken in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork, chicken wings and eggs rolls stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items cooked more than 24 hours.
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Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed expiration dates on all employees training certification are incorrect.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Observed containers with chicken and sauce stored on walk in cooler floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dining rooms areas. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked egg rolls stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed boxes with vegetables stored over containers with sauces in walk in cooler.
Mar 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from mixed vegetables in flip top cooler. Operator repossession raw shell eggs. -Observed raw chicken stored over sauce in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork (46F - Cold Holding); precooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding);. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator removed to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 2:45 p.m., no time marked on cooked rice at cook line held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice transfer to cook line 1:00 p.m. Operation correctly time marked rice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork hot held at 123F in kitchen. As per operator, pork cooked 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Advised operator to reheat pork to 165F.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked dumplings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, dumplings cooked on 03/22/2026. Operator date marked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed expiration dates on all employees training certification incorrect.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored on food preparation table next to cooked rice. Operator discarded drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed food containers stored on floor at dining room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths on prep table not stored in sanitizer solution between used.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment through back door and begin work/food preparation with no hand wash.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in the triple sink with no soap
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler observed raw chicken placed on shelving above containers of ready to eat sauces
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top (left); Raw beef (58F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today, and in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food overfilled inside container. Operator reduced amount in container and moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg roll (67F - Hot Holding). As per operator food made over 3 hours ago. On counter under no temperature control, with the Intent to flash fry upon customer order. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. While prepping uncooked rice, observed employee wash his hands in triple sink
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. As of 08 21 25 all of the following employees certificates expired: Yan Lin Xiao Li Zhang Alberto Chain Bin Hua Lin Bae Lin
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in bulk container of flour. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Containers of cooked sauces left in direct contact with floor to cool.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet used rag hung on hand wash sink in kitchen
Apr 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pork in a non food grade bag, commercial use plastic bag. Operator removed
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp over bag of cooked pork inside walk in. Operator fixed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In food grade container of onions, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on food prep counter
Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce in walk stored directly on floor
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Rags on counters
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken inside walk in cooler over ready to eat sauces. Operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter
Food stored in a prohibited area. Trash can being used as prep table for bowl of raw chicken
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored in direct contact with floor behind the cook line. Operator removed 2)Ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler stored in direct contact with floor.
Stored food not covered. 2 door lowboy cooler, spare ribs and cooked egg rolls no t covered. Operator covered
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed his hands for less than the appropriate time
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with no soap
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken inside walk in cooler over ready to eat sauces. Operator reorganized
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef inside walk in freezer
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. kitchen fry table; fried chicken (104F at 1255pm to 95 at 0110pm- Heated Cooling since 1145am) cooling at room temperature. Operator moved to 2 door lowboy cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. dumplings prepared onsite, per operator made over 24 hours ago. Operator date marked
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk container of rice sugar and salt, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling above walk in cooler and dry storage shelf
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1)Employee hat placed on dry storage shelf with other food items. Operator removed 2)Employee bag on bag of flour.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing raw shrimp, no cover. Operator donned a hat
Food stored in a prohibited area. Trash can being used as prep table for bowl of raw chicken
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored in direct contact with floor behind the cook line. Operator removed 2)Ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler stored in direct contact with floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On kitchen prep table, wash cloth under cutting board. Operator removed
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can near either hand wash sink next to reach in cooler and walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of monster energy drink in 2 door lowboy cooler. Operator removed
Stored food not covered. 2 door lowboy cooler, spare ribs and cooked egg rolls no t covered. Operator covered
Utensils in poor condition. Knives located on wall chipped
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty utensils then proceeded to handle container with cooked rice
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3:Compartment sink
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.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Manager replaced diluted solution to 100ppm
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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