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CHINA STAR

5728 N ORANGE BLOSSOM TRL, Orlando FL 32810 · 407.253.0388

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5804153
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 81°
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Opened bottle of pills on dry storage shelf,
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw poultry stored over soy sauce in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of chow mein noodles
Basic/40-06-5
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lid to container has been cut to be used as shaker, operator discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In use tongs hanging on fire suppression
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Deep freezer in dining room by front counter has unpackaged food
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
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Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of prepped raw chicken in walk-in-cooler over washed carrots/peas/ pan of sliced carrots/ cooked general TSO chicken
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking General TSO chicken on counter at 98°; marking on wall has a time of 11am, product is not marked, reviewed time requirements and written procedures, operator marked with time of 11am
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice 112° in rice cooker on line - operator reheated
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in won tons
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board on line has cut marks
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Top of container cut out of onions - lid cracked
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles inside dry products
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dry storage Bins soiled Gaskets soiled to deep freezer in kitchen
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut and used as scoop Corn starch stored in soiled peeled garlic container
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerator in dining room area next to front counter
Basic/08B-63-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over cooked beef in prep cooler operator immediately moved. (Corrected on site) -Raw chicken over soy sauce in walk in cooler -Raw chicken and raw shrimp over ready to eat vegetables and other ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker on hose spicket next to hand sink at dishwashing area
High priority/29-34-4
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested 2 probe thermometers in ice in freezer. Both thermometers were range was 15-20F. While inspector thermometer was 1F. Advised to calibrate
Intermediate/05-06-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Sugar and flour containers. Immediately removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drinks on prep table. Operator immediately removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse and jacket on box of to go bag container. Operator immediately remove -Fried chicken under tools and miscellaneous personal items on rack. Operator immediately moved chicken
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
Food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Chest freezer by front counter and walk way to bathrooms
Basic/08B-63-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. in reach in freezer by walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood vents -Sides of fryer
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator immediately labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Panned Raw beef and poultry in walk-in-cooler over sauces in walk-in-cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Some items in walk-in-cooler not dated from previous day
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to freezer by walk in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ack door has lots of standing water, currently raining and door is open, water going into kitchen
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk-in-cooler
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line not inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of prepared foods from previous days not dated in coolers and walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
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 poultry over raw beef in freezer by back door
High priority/08A-17-6/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs 80°
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 30 shell eggs 80°
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 44/shrimp 44/ pork 44/ poultry 45/ sweet n sour chicken 44
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of prepared foods from previous days not dated in coolers and walk-in-cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee wallet on shelving with dry goods
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under dryers
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and sauces on floor in kitchen
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods heavily soiled Table fan on prep table heavily soiled Exterior of dry goods bins soiled Scoops in all flours heavily soiled Exterior of cooler by back door soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler by back door soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Walk-in-cooler lighting very dim, have to use flash light to see products
Basic/38-04-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
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 poultry over raw pork in holding unit by back door
High priority/08A-17-6
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3/4 of shell eggs in flat cracked
High priority/01B-14-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs 81°
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on dry goods bin
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by back door
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by walk-in-cooler
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Exterior of cooler by back door soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler by back door soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4

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.