LUCKY STAR
8916 W SR 84 STE E14, Davie FL 33324 · 9178533368
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped cabbage (80F - Cold Holding). As per operator item prepared approximately 3 hours ago. Operator voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025069423 | Aug 20, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $320 |
| 2--2016044834 | Sep 23, 2016 | Oct 5, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored overt ready to eat buns in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Frozen chicken being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Operator placed under cold running water.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the back of the restaurant.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink by dry storage used to stored utensils. Operator removed utensils.
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink near cook line with a metal utensil stored in it. Operator stored properly.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in the kitchen.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered cardboard box, that originally held raw chicken wings, with cooked chicken in it stored on the edge of the mop sink. Operator stored properly.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Flour and sugar container lid cracked.
Aug 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked rice with bare hands and place in a to go container. Operator made employee wash hands and donned gloves.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash dishes in the triple sink without a sanitizing step.
Raw chicken feet not properly separated from ready-to-eat pork. Operator stored properly.
Raw chicken feet stored over or with unwashed oranges. Operator stored properly.
Raw pork dumplings stored over ready-to-eat pork in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped cabbage (80F - Cold Holding). As per operator item prepared approximately 3 hours ago. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fried chicken (100-110F - Hot Holding at room temperature). As per operator, item was cooked approximately 2 hours ago and held at room temperature. Operator added to Time as a Public Health Control.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink used to store utensils. Operator removed utensils from hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both hand wash sinks. Operator added paper towels.
No soap provided at rear handwash sink. Operator added soap.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per operator chemical is degreaser. Operator properly labeled.
1 dead roaches on premises under large reach in freezer in rear of restaurant. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl.
Employee cell phone stored above a food preparation area. Operator removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in walk in freezer several employee food items stored over wonton skin used for food that is served to the public. Operator stored properly.
Flour and sugar container lid cracked.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer box of cooked pork stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed scoop from direct contact with food.
Opened employee beverage container in a walk in freezer with food to be served to customers. Operator removed.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed knife near triple sink with a chip in it. Operator removed damaged knife.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator removed.
Working containers of salt flour and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator properly labeled.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food stored in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cases with mushrooms in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs and stored at bottom shelf.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed clean knives stored between flip top cooler and food preparation table. Operator removed knives
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single service jugs cut and used as scoops to dispense cook rice. Operator discarded at will.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken wings thawing at room temperature in prep sink. Operator placed wings underneath running water.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. The operator reports that the faucet is leaking. The operator has placed a call to repair the faucet.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the buckets of Seasoning and Starch, pint sized containers were stored inside. The containers were removed.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw chicken in bus tubs were stored over buckets of prepared sauces. The items were moved to be stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.