CHINA STAR
1567 N NOVA RD, Holly Hill FL 32117 · 386-253-6988
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -cooked breaded chicken placed in lid to raw chicken box to cool. Operator moved into another container and began process to reheat chicken to 165°.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork in walk in cooler not dated.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -loose metal panel on walk in cooler floor.
Food stored on floor. -bag of MSG stored on floor in kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -bottom shelf of prep table heavily rusted. -exteriors of spice containers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of corn starch unlabeled.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -flour stored in nonfood-grade container.
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 stored over raw beef in reach in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -packages of noodles stored in handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used to dispense flour.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -bottom of wall in dry storage area damaged.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle in flour.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers not labeled.
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable and is heavily stained.
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer heavily rusted. -bottom shelf of prep table heavily rusted/corroded.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Tape used to repair plastic on white refrigerator.
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Cooked chicken placed in box that held raw chicken. Operator began process of re-cooking chicken to a minimum of 165°f.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed food container without sanitizing.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over french fries in white refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings at cookline at 54°f. Out of cooler less than 1 hour. Operator moved back to cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-grade drill and mixer head in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked pork in walk in cooler not dated.
Bathroom facility not clean.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable and is heavily stained.
Equipment in poor repair. -chest freezer heavily rusted. -bottom shelf of prep table heavily rusted/corroded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -metal floor in walk in cooler is buckled and the metal is sticking up.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -white refrigerator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. -exterior of salamander oven soiled with grease. -pipes at end of cookline soiled with grease and food debris. -rolling cart in kitchen soiled with food debris. -shelving in dry storage area soiled with food debris. -walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -cut vinegar jug being used as a scoop for food.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Tape used to repair plastic on white refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour in dry storage area not labeled.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bags used to store pork.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - microwave
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -duct tape used to repair refrigerator.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -bag of carrots in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in chest freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. -exterior of flour container. -shelving in dry food storage area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -containers with flour and cornstarch.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -grocery bag used to store cooked pork. Operator moved to a food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs stored over bag of onions in walk in cooler.
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 stored over raw pork in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 53°f at cookline. Out of cooler 30 minutes. Operator moved back to cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryer.
Floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -handwash sink soiled. -exterior of food containers soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar containers.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw meats stored in large blue tubs with rope handles.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls at 45°f in white refrigerator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked: egg rolls in walk in cooler.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles: reach in freezer handle soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable, walk in cooler floor has metal that is not securely attached.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: -dry food storage shelving. -exterior of food storage containers -walk in cooler shelving -shelving under prep table -cart at cookline -hood filters -pipes at cookline
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers interiors/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles: cut vinegar bottle used to dispense rice.
Stored food not covered, numerous items in walk in cooler.
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.