CHINA STARS
19 S POMPANO PKWY, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.968.8583
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding). Being held on cook line at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator discarded
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023052654 | Sep 11, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $600 |
| 2--2023005969 | Jan 17, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2022015900 | Mar 9, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 above raw pork on speed rack in walk in freezer. Items not in original packaging. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding). Being held on cook line at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork prepared on site and frozen, thawed yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked. Discussed with operator
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken breast stored over cream cheese rangoons on speed rack in walk-in freezer chest. Not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
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. Observed dice cooked pork and cooked chicken strips removed from freezer 24 hours not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage tiles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top surface of corn starch container soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Rear kitchen by mop sink
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls and tempura chicken and garlic and oil not covered in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of baby corn
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sliced beef over cooked lomein noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles with water damage
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. #10 can of baby corn
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in kitchen
Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Observed 5 containers of egg rolls not covered in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bag of diced pork 36F on speed rack out at room temperature. Operator placed in cooler. Observed raw shrimp 41F defrosting in a container of stagnant water at room temperature prep station operator placed in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of unwashed mushrooms stored over sliced onions in walk-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm chlorine solution operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); diced pork (51F - Cold Holding); shredded raw beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than four hours. Removed from walk-in cooler to flip top unit not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed ice packs underneath items
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cook ribs 107F @ 2:55 cooling since 2:45 rechecked 107F @2:25 over stacked in covered bus pan being cooled by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Operator placed ribs in freezer.
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. Employee hire 2 days ago emailed form to-be filled outs.
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. Observed diced pork removed from freezer over 24 hours not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on flip top cooler shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on kitchen floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked dice pork 35F and cooked chicken 31F on speed rack out at room temperature.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fresh ginger in direct contact with a t shirt to go bag in walk-in cooler. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw bacon over green onions in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE cooked lomein noodles in lower flip to cooler. Operator placed raw shell eggs on lower shelf.
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. Observed cook diced pork in walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage tiles in storage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of sugar the handle in contact with sugar in storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of cornstarch removed from original container not identified by common name
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag being used to store vegetables with direct contact in walking cooler. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed probe thermometer not working. Operator replaced battery.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed soup container with spoon above prep table next to single serve containers at cook-line area.
Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered pork egg rolls uncovered in reach-in cooler at front kitchen area. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers not in original packaging not labeled with common name.
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line; employee wiped hands on clothes and then handled/packed take out containers without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door low boy next to fryer; raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; raw shrimp (48°F - Cold Holding); tofu (48°F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At rice storage container; scoop handle laying in rice.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At flip top cooler; tong handles laying in cooked noodles. Operator removed.
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