CHINA STAR
1501 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 7722838378
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray atdish area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024047744 | Jul 19, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2019019995 | Apr 15, 2019 | May 6, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out establishment and inside walk in in cooler and freezer
Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, Through out establishment
Feb 2, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up soiled food item from floor, discard in trash then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line Advised operator to review proper hand washing for employees to wash hands properly
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed metal bowl of raw beef sitting on top of lined trash can at back kitchen Operator removed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork wontons sitting on counter at 70F - (Hot Holding); pork egg rolls sitting inside fryer basket at 128-130F (hot holding) per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, operator discarded voluntarily
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. Emailed operator documentation at time of inspection to review
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates received for Diego R Mensu S
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off with no runninng hot water at 60F at front counter hand wash sink Per operator part ordered to fix sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out establishment and inside walk in in cooler and freezer
Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and freezer
Plastic Bowl no handle used to dispense several foods Operator removed all
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, Through out establishment
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from hand wash sink in back kitchen
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef sorted over ready to eat chicken inside low boy reach in cooler at cook line. Operator store food properly
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice cooker soiled with food debris at front kitchen
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Diego R
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout floors of kitchen and on floor of walk in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen, floor soiled inside walk in cooler
Food stored on floor Observed multiple food items stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over ready to eat peas and carrots in walk in freezer at kitchen. Operator stored items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken 55F- old holding in walk in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken 55F- old holding in walk in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of rice containers, flour conta8nefs at cook line and back dry storage closet. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple areas of floor underneath reach in coolers and at cook line soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed Container of cooked vegetable soy sauce broth on floor of cook line. Operator removed.
Aug 5, 2024Assigned to InspectorRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of RAID stored underneath cabinet. Operator discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At flip top cooler, pan of Raw egg stored on top of pan of raw pork. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, Cooked rice(48-Cold holding); Raw pork(48F-Cold holding); Bean sprouts(47F-Cold holding); Brown rice(48F-Cold holding); Cooked chicken(48F-Cold holding); Spring rolls with pork(50F-Cold holding); Raw chicken wings(48F-Cold holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); spring rolls with pork (50F); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, Cooked rice(48-Cold holding); Raw pork(48F-Cold holding); Bean sprouts(47F-Cold holding); Brown rice(48F-Cold holding); Cooked chicken(48F-Cold holding); Spring rolls with pork(50F-Cold holding); Raw chicken wings(48F-Cold holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. At cook line low boy, cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); spring rolls with pork (50F); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, shelled eggs stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched fried chicken wings with bare hands after plating them
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp behind broccoli in flip top cooler at cook line. Cook reversed.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee entered the kitchen from back door after bringing the mob outside, he then proceeded to wash his hands with his gloves on. Employee took gloves off and washed his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring rolls 65°F, left out on shelf cook stated removed from walk in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Cook placed food back into walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. 2 cooks washing their hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing. Both went to wash hands in hand sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes stored in hand sink on cook line. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine at three-compartment sink or wiping cloth container.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken, cooked spring rolls not date marked in walk in cooler.
A box of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the back wall.
In-use rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 78°F in wait area. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of rice, flour and corn starch containers soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface from drain at hand sink on cook line.
Working containers of flour and corn starch removed from original container not identified by common name in dry storage area.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items in chest freezer
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid roach spray atdish area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (59F - Cold Holding) on crash cart on cookline. Operator states out less then 4 hours, will place in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container holding to go containers on sink in kitchen
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing date marked in any cooler. Operator will day mark items
Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At door and icicles hanging from compressor
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