CHINA STAR RESTAURANT
753 S ORLANDO AVE, Winter Park FL 32789 · (407) 767-1122
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Noodles,shrimp,pork all temping between 46F-47F at reach in cooler on cooks line
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper used as liner for chicken in fryer station. Operator removed
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 raw beef in walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Buckets with sauces next to walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
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Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard boxes used to store ready to eat food in walk in cooler
Screen in door torn/in poor repair Screen in Kitchen exit door in poor repair. Operator repaired during inspection
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Nonfood grade bags used to store chicken in walk in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers inside rice and flour bags
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions at prep station
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white chest freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard boxes used for cut vegetables in walk in cooler
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers with cut vegetables at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles with degreaser not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowls used to scoop flour, sugar and rice
Food stored on floor. Flour container at dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets and door frame at reach in cooler at cook line
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To-go containers at cook line shelf
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm chlorine. Operator added more bleach to bucket 100ppm
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Multiple containers with cut vegetables at walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over RTE at walk in cooler
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. Pork at walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle at rice containers
Food stored on floor. Flour and oil containers at dry storage area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken cardboard box to store RTE food. In walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves with Rust At walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple gray containers at dry storage area
Sep 27, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over RTE carrots in walk in cooler
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg rolls and general Tao chicken not marked in time plan. Operator filled out time plan. Per operator items have been out for 2 hours.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for 3 compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked wings, pork and cut cabbage in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine spray bottle not labeled by 3 compartment sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice container
Food stored on floor, Bag of sugar next to dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In prep table
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cook line reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer shelves with rust
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and cornstarch not labeled
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cracked shell eggs container stored on top of cooked pork in make table located in cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over lo main sauce in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp 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 on top of raw beef in walk in cooler.
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. Egg rolls and general tos chicken kept on prep table by fryer since 11:00 pm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Can and pot stored inside hand sink located by three compartment 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.Bleach kept in facility not for sanitizing. Operator bought the correct bleach.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Chicken and pork pulled from freezer with no date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing food orders with no hair restraint.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor.Oil, brown sauce stored in cook lines floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Black to go containers kept in cook line shelves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar, cornstarch
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles,shrimp,pork all temping between 46F-47F at reach in cooler on cooks line
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow colored chemical in spray bottle stored under triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in sugar and flour
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler at cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on sugar cornstarch and flour at dry storage
Oct 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cut green onions stored in raw chicken box.Issued stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cut green onions stored in raw chicken box at walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Noodles,shrimp,pork all temping between 46F-47F at reach in cooler on cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles,shrimp,pork all temping between 46F-47F at reach in cooler on cooks line
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 operator food employee reporting agreement
Required employee training expired for all 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. Yellow colored chemical in spray bottle stored under triple sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in sugar and flour
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table at cooks line
Food stored on floor. Cooking oils stored on floor under wok grill
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in cooler at cooks line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No labels on sugar cornstarch and flour at dry storage
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.