CHINA STAR
4064 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 7, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 561-441-4440
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall by triple sink, 2 on box by triple sink, approximately 15 under triple sink, 1 on cook line steam well. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027254 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025035435 | Mar 21, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | $700 |
| 2--2024053407 | Sep 11, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
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 illness reporting form to operator.
Apr 17, 2026■ 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. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall by triple sink, 2 on box by triple sink, approximately 15 under triple sink, 1 on cook line steam well. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches.
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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
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 illness reporting form to operator.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on hand sink. Advised operator to remove dead roach.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and trash under cook line, steam well shelves, hood filters excessive accumulation of grease.
Apr 16, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over fully cooked egg rolls at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall by triple sink, 2 on box by triple sink, approximately 15 under triple sink, 1 on cook line steam well. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (51F - Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator returned product to cooler.
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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink and employee restroom. Operator provided napkins.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
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 illness reporting form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rack that has oil residue.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on hand sink. Advised operator to remove dead roach.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and trash under cook line, steam well shelves, hood filters excessive accumulation of grease.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk-in raw shrimp over cooked pork. Advised Operator of proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil 82F cold holding. cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned held at room temperature for less than 2 hours, moved to cooler,
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork, frozen, thawed/held under refrigeration for more than 2 days, no date mark. Advised Operator of date marking requirements.
Mar 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning equipment at cook line, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. Priority: High Priority
Observed: 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. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic wrapped raw chicken stored over portioned plastic wrapped raw beef. Advised Operator raw chicken to be stored below raw beef. Priority: High Priority
Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation, no certified food manager present. Priority: Intermediate
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils and container to place prepared soup in steam table without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched back exit door at rear of kitchen and visibly soiled wiping cloth and then began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
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. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw chicken stored over portioned raw shrimp. Advised Operator to move raw chicken below raw shrimp.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager on duty. Advised Operator of certified food manager requirements.
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; cooked chicken and cooked rice, no date mark. Operator stated items cooked two days prior. Advised Operator to date mark items.
Sep 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw pork stored over ready to eat wontons. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw shrimp.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside triple sink. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall behind cook line. Approximately 20+ live roaches in kitchen crawling on plastic storage containers under triple sink.
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; cooked chicken and cooked pork, no date mark. Operator stated items cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with Krab Rangoons. Operator moved to food-grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless reach in freezer; open bag of raw scallops stored over open bag of krab. Operator moved scallops below krab.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated no probe thermometer in establishment. Advised Operator to acquire probe thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 80F. Operator stated hot water knob is broken and unable to be turned on. Advised Operator to repair.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and rehydrated rice noodles stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee(s) completed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed.
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