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CHINA STAR

601 WELDON BLVD STE 113, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 407-688-4352

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6903861
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - operator states had out during busy rush.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw shrimp over frys
High priority/08A-02-6
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 chicken over ground beef
High priority/08A-17-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - handwashing sink near triple sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowls, metal bowls no handle used to scoop various bulk dry foods
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler - walk in cooler door handle
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over ware wash station
Basic/36-37-5
Food stored on floor. - jugs cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg trays reused to store metal bowls of breaded chicken - paper bag used to cover cut broccoli
Basic/25-32-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
The state's own report →
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - operator states had out during busy rush.
High priority/03A-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - metal bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in cooler door handle
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. - at walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-49-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door closing device broken
Basic/35B-03-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink near triple sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl used to dispense bulk sugar and flours
Basic/14-01-5
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between cookline coolers
Basic/24-14-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door closure device broken
Basic/35B-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - gallon jug cut and used to scoop rice
Basic/25-32-4
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - observed in bulk dry items
Basic/14-01-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over triple sink
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil
Basic/08B-38-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - door closure device broken at back door
Basic/35B-03-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves soiled and rusted
Basic/14-17-4
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked with mini umbrella
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled at front counter
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dish out cooked rice instead of spoon
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by walk in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda in clear container no label at bottom of prep table
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw wings over unwashed broccoli in the walk in cooler
High priority/08A-04-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -line hand sink needs cleaning
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in the line make cooler
Basic/12B-13-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Closer is disconnected
Basic/35B-03-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door
/45-02-4

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.