GOLDEN STAR
10805 102 AVE, Largo FL 33778 · 727.391.1881
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019020868 | Mar 28, 2019 | May 9, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef inside reach in freezer near back hand wash sink inside to go bag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled small cutting board back near three compartment sink soiled with black and yellow substance. Employee cleaned during inspection
Food stored in undrained ice. Beans sprouts in walk in cooler inside white bucket in water. Employee removed water
Food stored on floor. Box of oil under wok station.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under slicer
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in to go bags in chest freezer
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. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw pork in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (79F - Cold Holding) held on cook line, less than 4 hours, moved to cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids in hand sink, removed
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door does not fit door frame with gaps around edges
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice bucket stored under hand sink at rear of kitchen
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soup sauce bins on floor in prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in 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 bin
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Meat slicer guard soiled
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor under triple sink
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - cardboard box used to store cooked chicken. Manager placed chicken in food grade containers
Three dented cans of oyster sauce present in dry storage area.Manager segregated cans for return. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken 58 F, broccoli 60 F on the counter less than an hour. Manager placed food in walk in cooler recheck chicken 43 F, cooked broccoli 44 F
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips. Reviewed with manager
Scrub pads used on woks breaking apart with loose pieces to pads. Manager discarded scrub pads. Reviewed with manager - chipped bowl at cook line. Reviewed with manager
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Reviewed with manager
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between cooler and prep table at cook line. Reviewed with manager. Manager moved knife to dish washing area to be cleaned
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade trash bags used to cover food in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork egg rolls prepared on site and fried at more than 24 hours ago are not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle is stored in container of tic in rear of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in ware washing area is rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the the that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed knife.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on all reach-in cooler doors. Hood filters are soiled.
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of onions, cooked pork egg rolls, cut cabbage, and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cornstarch not labeled. Located in ware washing area. Operator labeled container.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Egg rolls prepared today 6-21 in reach in freezer over top of pan of raw beef. On sheet trays. Employee moved
Location: Walk-in cooler cooked and put in cold holding unit more than 24 hours ago. a. Multiple containers of cooked chicken b. Multiple containers of cooked pork Operator date-marked items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-049. Date Marking.
Stored food not covered. Location: Walk in cooler a. Fried rolls b. Fried chicken Manager put cover on
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Reviewed with person in charge. Emailed Chinese food storage hand out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shrimp 45 F, cooked chicken 49 F, pasta 48 F, beef 47 F in top area of cooler -employee moved food to freezer for quick chill down recheck raw shrimp 38 F, cooked chicken 40 F, beef 43 F, pasta 42 F
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface-on cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Person in charge removed cloth
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated food
Stored food ( cut vegetables, sprouts ) not covered in walk in cooler. Reviewed with person in charge. Manager covered food
Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of mushrooms ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( sauce)in walk in cooler. Reviewed with person in charge. Manager relocated mushrooms
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shell eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques.
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. Emailed operator clean-up plan.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle stored inside brown powder mix and rice. Operator removed bows.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board near meat slicer on prep table.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. Operator segregated cans.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf on prep table rusted.
Food stored on floor. 4 five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed cooking oil on pallets.
Ice buildup in all three reach-in freezers in kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lids.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing in container near three-compartment sink without running cold water. Operator placed raw pork in sink with running cold water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder mix removed from original packaging not identified by common name.
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.