CHINA STAR
4233 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac FL 33319 · 954-765-6401
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection.
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $3,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026030906 | Mar 4, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025087181 | Oct 9, 2025 | Mar 5, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2023054297 | Sep 20, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018044338 | Aug 18, 2018 | Sep 19, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015052889 | Dec 2, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | $800 |
| 2--2015044076 | Sep 17, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $1,400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook rolled up sleeve on shirt then touched single service to go containers and scoop handle without washing hands. Advised operator to wash hands. Operator complied.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy cooler at cook line - cook pork (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked egg roll (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection.
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. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water reading 80F.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time as a public health control for crab Rangoons, general sao chicken, friend chicken wings without a written plan. Provided operator with procedure. Operator filled out form and time stamped items during the inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line water reading 79F. Hand wash sink opposite walk in cooler reading 79F. Hand wash sink in employee bathroom reading 79F.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on shelf next to cook line, bowl with no handle used to dispense Salt and soy sauce. Operator discarded bowl during the inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. At cook line, buss pan storing cooked rice cracked. Operator replaced with new pan during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed all containers throughout establishment soiled with old food debris. 2. Walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. 3. Shelf to the side of cook line soiled with food debris. 4. Shelves through preparation tables soiled.
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, pans of cooked egg rolls, sauces and vegetables stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee prescribed tablets stored on dry storage ingredients rack amongst cooking ingredients. Operator removed and stored away from food.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in walk in cooler, ready to eat cut scallions stored in printed to go bags. Operator placed in food grade bag during the inspection.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In bottom of flip top at cook line, Container with raw scallops stored in same container as krab meat. Operator removed during the inspection storing separately.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in flip top opposite cook line, raw beef stored behind cooked chicken. Educated operator on proper separation. Operator reorganized and placed cooked chicken to the front of flip top.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at front counter blocked by bucket. Operator removed during the inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at cook line bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar and corn starch. Operator discarded during the inspection
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed single serve utensils, box of rice sticks in boxes stored in bathroom in kitchen. Operator removed boxes from bathroom during the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board opposite cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One female employee frying wings at cook line not wearing a hair restraint. Manager provided employee with visor during the inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap to the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed at cook line in containers, flour sugar, corn starch not labeled. Operator labeled all containers during the inspection.
Oct 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 cans of water chestnuts dented. Operator discarded.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer, raw chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade bags. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw ground meat stored over cooked noodles Raw chicken stored over cooked shrimp. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator placed its pms into walk in to quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, several foods, per operator prepared onsite and held over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, bowls used to scoop flour, soy sauce.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At cook line above steam table, cardboard used to line shelf.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty bucket or rack.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. At rear of kitchen, one dead roach inside of mixer used to mix/season raw chicken.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear exit door, large gap at threshold.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen prep area, Buckets of rice on floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, Cooked food stored uncovered-egg drop soup, cooked noodles, cooked broccoli, sauces. Advised operator of proper storage.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter, chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer 0ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At rear of kitchen, working bins with sugar, salt with no labels.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw clams stored over a watermelon in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut mushroom and zucchini in walk-in cooler. Observed raw ground pork stored over cooked lomein noodles in walk-in cooler overnight. Operator stored correctly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) in plastic bucket out at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the restroom.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense corn starch and salt Observed can with no handle used to dispense uncooked rice
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. By steam table
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of coke on prep table.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open can of coke on
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open can of coke in food preparation area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on the floor in prep area. Employee swept and cleaned floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrots stored on the floor in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of paper pails and single serve containers stored on the floor in storage closet
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cut mushroom and zucchini,zucchini,onions peppers not covered in walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door not equipped with self closing door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On expo line, employee coffee cup and food stored on table where food is being packaged.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line, knife stored between equipment. Operator removed knife to ware washing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On cook line, tong handle laying in raw beef. Operator removed tongs to ware washing area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line on shelf, to go metal containers not stored inverted to protect from contamination
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, shrimp in standing water. Operator turned on running water.
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over raw chicken not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator inverted.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell 67F eggs sitting next to make table at room temperature. Per operator less than two hours. Operator placed eggs in lower make table.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41. Observed beans spout (71F - Cold Holding) sitting in a container of water on stove at room temperature. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled located by mop sin
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed can being used as a scoop in panko bread crumbs
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open can of coke sitting on make table shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and Fanny pack stored on dry storage shelf next to spices and bottled of hot sauce
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed shelf under rice cooker on cook line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go cartons stored on store room floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in standing water at the three compartment sink. Employee turned on water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container sugar not identified by common name.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink.
Sep 19, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink.
Sep 19, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by the hand sink in the kitchen.
Sep 18, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Pan of raw chicken above pan of raw beef. Operator reorganized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. 2 live roaches on the wall by the three comp sink in the kitchen. 2. 3 live roaches on the floor by the mop sink in the kitchen. 3. 1 live roach observed in the kitchen at the cook line grill. 4. 3 live roaches underneath hand sink in the kitchen. 5. 6 live dead roaches in between food prep table and reach in cooler. 6. 50 live roaches behind the three comp sink. 7. 20 live roaches underneath lip of the three comp sink.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided poster. Operator posted.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken wings, prepared today, 112° at 1:15pm to 108° at 2:25pm, ambient cooling since 1pm on stove top. At this cooling rate food will not reach required temperature in two hours. Operator placed wings in the walk in freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the employee bathroom. Operator provided paper towels.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches by the hand sink in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on bagged sugar. Operator removed.
Food storage container cracked or broken. Container of rice stored across from the three comp sink in the kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour container touching food. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster. Operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Reach in cooler door gaskets opposite the cookline in the kitchen. 2. Shelving in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. 3. Underneath cook line in the kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelf of rice warmer table next to smoker in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Wall behind rice warmer in the dry storage area. 2. Wall behind mixer in kitchen.
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