Clermont, Lake County

CHINA STAR

668 E HWY 50, Clermont, FL 34711

FoodSeating
Latest violations
19
2 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
Clermont
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 19

08B-27-4

Detail 24606155

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -cooked chicken was placed back in a box raw chicken arrived in

01B-13-4

Detail 24606168

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -cooked chicken placed back in box raw chicken arrived in

22-02-4

Detail 24606156

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on cook line -interior of microwave Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24606158

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by rice containers in back kitchen Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24606164

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -operator filled out form and time marked cooked chicken, cut cabbage, cooked noodles, egg rolls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-04-4

Detail 24606160

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-01-5

Detail 24606153

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -various containers in establishment Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24606161

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24606154

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the establishment Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24606166

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of ice and boxes of shrimp in walk in freezer

33-23-4

Detail 24606169

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

14-69-4

Detail 24606157

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.

10-07-4

Detail 24606163

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -beside rice cooker, water 82F

35B-02-4

Detail 24606167

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -stored on prep table in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24606152

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -undersides of lids on reach in freezers -gaskets on walk in cooler/freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 24606165

Basic - Stored food not covered. -prepped vegetables in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24606170

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed green onions and cabbage over cut cabbage in walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 24606162

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24606159

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt and sugar containers under prep table, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 24182086

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over tofu in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 24182078

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting boards on cook line -interior of microwave

31A-09-4

Detail 24182079

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink beside triple sink blocked by containers of rice. Repeat Violation

03F-10-5

Detail 24182076

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -chicken and egg rolls on cook line. Provided form to operator. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 24182087

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -rice containers, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24182082

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

36-34-5

Detail 24182088

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and light shields soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the establishment. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24182080

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back screen door

14-38-4

Detail 24182077

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -white plastic containers holding egg rolls and chicken have cracked lids.

08B-38-4

Detail 24182081

Basic - Food stored on floor. -containers of ice in walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 24182075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -filters on hood suppression system -wall behind cook line -gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line

12B-13-4

Detail 24182085

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -bottle of water in top of reach in cooler on cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 24182083

Basic - Stored food not covered. -several items in walk in cooler

14-17-4

Detail 24182084

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Jun 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23838015

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. White cutting board is stained, - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Ice scoop holder is clean Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23838019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23838017

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23838016

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23838018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.Sitting on the grass. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23838014

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Time Extended

Jun 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 20

08B-27-4

Detail 23836536

High Priority - Cooked chicken stored on egg crates in kitchen. Cooked chicken stored in a box in walk in cooler.

12A-16-4

Detail 23836546

High Priority - Employee began working with food without first washing hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23836541

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over krab in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 23836549

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken,50 f cream cheese,48 f,cooked pork,48 f held less than four hours stated operator. Cooked pork,57 f,raw shrimp,58 f ,raw chicken,57 f held less than four hours stated operator.Technician has been called

03F-02-5

Detail 23836544

High Priority - 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 Chicken wings,sweet and sour chicken,noodles.

22-02-4

Detail 23836547

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. White cutting board is stained,

31A-09-4

Detail 23836545

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by containers at back line area.

31B-02-4

Detail 23836551

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.

11-26-1

Detail 23836537

Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Detail 23836540

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23836555

Intermediate - 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

14-01-5

Detail 23836548

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Chicken. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23836552

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.

24-05-4

Detail 23836539

Basic - Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

12B-07-4

Detail 23836542

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.

13-03-4

Detail 23836550

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 23836554

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Raw chicken in walk in cooler.

33-23-4

Detail 23836553

Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.Sitting on the grass.

10-07-4

Detail 23836543

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23836538

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23410458

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled.

14-01-5

Detail 23410457

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23410454

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle on prep table. Operator removed. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23410453

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on cook line Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23410459

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 72F

23-03-4

Detail 23410455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23410460

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at cook line.

14-17-4

Detail 23410456

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22810891

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw scallops over krab Rangoon in white reach in freezer. Open package of Raw chicken over cooked pork in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22810894

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22810895

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple use of bowls to dispense food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22810893

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22810892

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-17: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22638643

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw scallops over krab Rangoon in white reach in freezer. Open package of Raw chicken over cooked pork in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

11-07-5

Detail 22638641

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided a copy to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

53B-17-5

Detail 22638638

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22638633

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Cutting board on cooks line is stained. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22638634

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22638637

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 a copy to operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 22638640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22638639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple use of bowls to dispense food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 22638636

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling is soiled throughout establishment. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

33-20-4

Detail 22638642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 22638632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22638635

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Time Extended

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 11Basic: 17Total: 33

08A-05-6

Detail 22635293

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Raw scallops over krab Rangoon in white reach in freezer. Open package of Raw chicken over cooked pork in freezer. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22635295

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22635300

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk,49 f held more than four hours.Stop Sale. Fried chicken,52 f,egg roll,55 f,cooked chicken,54 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Cabbage,62 f,noodles,51 f held less than four hours transferred to walk in cooler for a quick chill. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22635281

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Tapioca,91 f held less than four hours.Advised operator to use time as a public health control. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22635280

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored over meat grinder. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22635308

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided a copy to operator. Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 22635299

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at boba station. Warning

53B-17-5

Detail 22635279

Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22635307

Intermediate - 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 a copy to operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22635285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line is stained. Interior of rice cooker is soiled. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22635282

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment near 3 comp sink. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 22635301

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22635283

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22635278

Intermediate - 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 a copy to operator. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22635290

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush stored with clean utensils near 3 comp sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22635284

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, egg rolls in walk in cooler. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 22635297

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22635306

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple use of bowls to dispense food. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 22635288

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the establishment. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 22635289

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling is soiled throughout establishment. Vents are soiled throughout the establishment. Warning

08B-19-4

Detail 22635294

Basic - Egg crates stored over baking soda on food storage shelf. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22635296

Basic - Employee beverage container stored over prep table. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22635292

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone was sitting on prep table. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-17-4

Detail 22635277

Basic - Garbage can soiled on cooks line. Warning

33-20-4

Detail 22635305

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22635287

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22635303

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 22635309

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units. Warning

40-01-4

Detail 22635302

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22635298

Basic - Oil at cooks line stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning

25-02-4

Detail 22635291

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Front counter area. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 22635286

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22635304

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22811119

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22811122

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken over sauces in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-20-5

Detail 22811124

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw beef over raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22811123

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Raid stored by plastic lids. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22811121

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22811125

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Flour scoop.

12B-07-4

Detail 22811117

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-03-4

Detail 22811126

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 22811120

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Can goods in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22811118

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation