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CHINA STAR II USA INC

4585 ST JOHNS PKWY, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-302-1901

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6904603
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored over sauce buckets, operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken wings 78F and raw shrimp 68F, per operator stored in triple sink less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Show the remaining 8 findings ▾
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator rinsed his hands in the triple sink
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink next to mop sink is blocked by brooms, brushes, and a squeegee.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink next to fryers used to store steel wool, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large plastic containers with cooked noodles and shredded cabbage in lower portion of reach-in cooler, operator discarded
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mop bucket -mop sink soiled -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks and spoons at front counter
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -utensil used to whip eggs -whisk
High priority/22-45-4
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken stored directly on top of raw pork and raw beef in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside roll top reach-in cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink next to fryers used to store steel wool, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink next to fryers, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Basic/32-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility not clean. -sink and mirror are soiled
Basic/32-07-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -large plastic container of raw pork stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-47-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -dry rice container lid cracked, operator replaced
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment, operator removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Basic/25-32-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -behind cooking equipment
Basic/36-50-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks and spoons at front counter
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -multiple employees
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over sauce bucket in walk-in cooler, operator removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pork won tons 50F, per operator stored above fill line in top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in front counter area blocked by chair, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -sugar container lid cracked
Basic/14-38-4
Light not functioning. -multiple lights out over cookline
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice cookers -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Basic/25-32-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks and spoons at self-service front counter
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High priority/12A-25-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over sauce buckets in walk-in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken wings 70-74F per operator stored in prep sink less than 1 hour, employee relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -can of WD40 stored on shelf with sauces, operator removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
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. -provided Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in cooler doors and gaskets soiled -white cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used to store steel wool
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 chicken and cooked pork
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in flour container, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee eating/drinking in kitchen
Basic/12B-02-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -flour container and rice containers on floor in kitchen, operator elevated -boxes of frozen food on floor in walk-in freezer, operator elevated
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest reach-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flour container soiled -accumulation of grease and food debris underneath roll top lid of reach-in cooler -front of wok station has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons and bottle cut into scoop, operator discarded
Basic/25-32-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic forks and spoons on front counter
Basic/25-02-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container lacking label
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in nonfood-grade bags in walk-in freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen in disrepair or drooping down
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall next to back door -wall around and baseboards underneath rear handwashing sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rear handwash sink soiled -exterior of rice cookers soiled -exterior of dry rice container soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall above dry rice container
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -operators both went from looking for required paperwork to food service without washing their hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple foods stored in nonfood-grade bags in walk-in freezer
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken wings stored above sauce bucket in walk-in cooler, operator relocated raw chicken wings
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken wings 61-67F, per operator stored on prep table next to fryer less than 30 minute, operator returned to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool. -reach-in cooler: cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), per operator all products less than 2 hours, operator called for repairs to reach-in cooler, employees moved foods to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach-in cooler thermometer reading 52F, inspector's thermometer reads 58F
Intermediate/05-05-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator's probe thermometer reading 26F in ice bath
Intermediate/05-06-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl stored in fried rice, operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles over kitchen in disrepair or drooping down
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. -reach-in cooler not holding proper temperature with food products stored in it, operator called for repairs to reach-in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -oil jugs stored on floor underneath woks
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall next to back door -wall around and baseboards underneath rear handwashing sink
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rear handwash sink soiled -exterior of rice cookers soiled -exterior of dry rice container soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg cartons
Basic/25-32-4/Warning
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -forks and spoons in front service area
Basic/24-18-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above cooking equipment has an accumulation of grease and food debris -wall above dry rice container
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
May 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Observed: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple grocery bags used for storage in walk in freezer and adjoining chest freezer Priority: High Priority
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Observed: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -commercially prepared cake sitting directly on top of raw meat stored in grocery bags in walk in freezer Priority: High Priority
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Priority: High Priority
High priority/29-42-4
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -scrub pad in handsink at front counter Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -rear handsink Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed: 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 forms to operator for 2 employees less than 60 days, not trained food handling yet Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Observed: 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 assembled and cooked 5/5, no label Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Observed: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee Y training expired. Other employees less than 60 days per operator Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation
Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in flour containers Priority: Basic
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -walk in freezer Priority: Basic
Basic/14-45-4
Observed: Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in freezer Priority: Basic
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent in dish area soiled Priority: Basic
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at mop sink and at rear door Priority: Basic
Basic/36-03-4
Observed: Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -on top of reach in freezer next to walk in units -over three compartment sink in kitchen Priority: Basic
Basic/14-71-4
Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler -under 3 compartment sink, including floor drain and adjoining table -under prep sink and drain Priority: Basic
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer, walk in cooler -oil boxes at cook line Priority: Basic
Basic/08B-38-4
Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice bin Priority: Basic
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Priority: Basic
Basic/22-08-4
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler and freezer gaskets soiled and torn -bathroom hand sink soiled -prep sink soiled Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4
Observed: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -in dining area Priority: Basic
Basic/25-02-4/Repeat Violation
Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -prep sink area. Also plastic covering is peeling Priority: Basic
Basic/36-27-5
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -2 rice containers at rear of kitchen Priority: Basic
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -in reach in freezer
High priority/14-31-5
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yan Li, expired 7/23
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cooked chicken in walk in
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. -over walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on shelf above rice cookers in kitchen
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line equipment, especially where floor meets cove molding and wall
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. -oil boxes, soy sauce bucket
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves of walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic tableware for customers in dining room
Basic/25-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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.