CHINA STAR
6158 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach FL 33572 · 8136412927
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B 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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060231 | Jul 1, 2025 | Sep 4, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2015036454 | Jul 22, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken down below.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Room with bed across from dry storage does not have a door. A self closing door would need to be added.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Jul 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 58 F, cut leafy greens 77 F on counter, manager placed in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, manager removed at time of inspection.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager got sanitizer at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 124 F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment does not have approved sanitizer, employee at got approved sanitizer at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above wontons in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 67 F, cut lettuce 68 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 123 F- retemp 165 F in rice cooker. Operator reheated at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder blocking handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table throughout kitchen.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of soy sauce and hoisin sauce in dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 73 F, noodles 66 F, beef 44 F- retemp 41 F, chicken 47 F- retemp 41 F, pork 45 F- retemp 40 F in reach in cooler on cook line, operator placed in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 82 F on counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 10 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wonton in reach in cooler next to fryers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 67 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks not all facing the same direction near register.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed off floor at time of inspection.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine in reach in cooler next to fryers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over fries in reach in freezer. Operator removed fries at time of inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 72 F, cut lettuce 76 F, on counter. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with ladder, operator moved at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle under 3 Compartment Sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in corn starch in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table.
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.