CHINA STAR
2730 W DAVIE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 · 954.587.9989
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dry storage area. Operator killed,cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. At the end of inspection no live small flying insects observed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017032402 | Jun 16, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | $1,000 |
| 2--2016017999 | Apr 1, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 1. Raw frozen chicken on sheet pan stored over raw frozen beef, operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Cook line handwashing sink used as storage for pans, operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line, operator provided.
Food stored on floor. 1. Walk in cooler; container of raw shrimp stored on floor, operator stored properly.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, operator removed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On the cook line, over the flip top cooler, a bottle of Motrin was stored in a container with fresh ginger. The bottle was removed.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over soy sauce. The items were moved to be stored properly
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the bin of rice, an empty open clean can was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The can was removed
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line low boy cooler, cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); egg roll (51F - Cold Holding).mother items were left on the counter for a period of time prior to being placed in the cooler. The items were removed to the freezer to quick chill. The items were not prepped or portioned today.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On both walk in freezer and cooler doors. Employees cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, a bus tub of frozen shrimp was stored on the floor the owner moved to shrimp to a shelf.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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13 dented cans of sliced bamboo shoots present. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs stored over unwashed cabbage in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved down.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front reach in cooler, pork ribs (51F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (51F - Cold Holding). The items were placed in the cooler at 11:30. The items were returned to the walk in cooler to chill and cold hold. The temperature of the unit was turned down to the correct setting and new product was brought to the cooler.the items were not prepped or portioned today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bag of sugar, 2 pint sized containers were stored inside and being used to dispense the food. The items were removed.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light not functioning in dry storage room.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area 1 live, small flying insect flying around in dry storage area. Operator killed,cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. At the end of inspection no live small flying insects observed.
Nonfood-grade bags ( thank you bags)used in direct contact with egg rolls in chest freezer in kitchen. Operator moved egg rolls in an approved bag.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked sweet and sour chicken inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
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 stored over case of egg roll wrapper skin in walk in freezer. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf and stored correctly.
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. Employee training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened bottled water on prep table next to cooked rice in kitchen. Operator moved bottled water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee sweater stored on top case of cooking wine in dry storage room.Operator removed
Ice buildup in white standing reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Light not functioning in dry storage room.
Stored food not covered. Container with cut cabbage not covered inside walk in cooler and cooked pork not covered in walk in freezer. Operator covered
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water inside 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Operator placed under cold running water.
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in kitchen. Operator moved to sanitized solution.
Working containers of cooking wine and vinegar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled containers.
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.