CHINA STAR
1916 SR 60 E, Valrico FL 33594 · 813.657.9778
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on Cookline, operator eradicated, washed, rinse, and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over unwashed lettuce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on Cookline, operator eradicated, washed, rinse, and sanitized area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in back of restaurant
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.cookline Operator cleaned handles
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket lid in hand sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand sink. Operator placed towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator replaced with scoop with handle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soy sauce bucket in floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on top shelf. Operator inverted.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager put paper napkins
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager put soap
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on floor in walk in cooler. Manager got off of floor
Mar 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By both hand sinks in back kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently 2 employees working
Jan 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Person in charge did not have access to renew online account
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. Printed for operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Diana Jiang.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By both hand sinks in back kitchen
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently 2 employees working
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By both hand sinks in back of kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, egg rolls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.