CHINA STAR

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed vegetables in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (64F - Cold Holding) near the reach in cooler. The operator stated the eggs have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator operated stored the raw shell eggs in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times behind the front counter.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the dishmachine. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cooler door handles throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee jacket stored next to single-service to go boxes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the jacket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath equipment in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall above the dishmachine.

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed the scoop used for flour stored on a soiled lid in the kitchen. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for reach in coolers soiled with an accumulation of debris.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water at room temperature. The operator moved the chicken into the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature for the dishmachine at 98F. The operator reset the breaker for the hot water heater and water temp is at 124F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for flour stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with rust and has pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-28: Time Extended

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed rag used as food liner on prep table. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat egg rolls in stand up reach-in cooler across from steam table. The manager moved raw beef to bottom of shelf under egg rolls in reach-in Cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (48F - Cold Holding) and egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding). The manager moved chicken and egg rolls into walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on proper hand washing in designated hand washing sinks. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Establishment advertised crab on menu but serves imitation crab. The owner stated they are in the progress of changing menu. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by dishes and bags.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. The manager placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

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

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in not maintaining cold holding 48F across from steam table.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone above prep table. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stand up reach-in freezer door heavily soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed multiple cooler handles in kitchen area with build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding at kitchen next to Walk in Cooler.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over prep table.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil buckets on floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets slime like build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed both doors, screen and solid doors not self closing.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go utensils not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak in pipe at pre soak area of dish machine.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer bucket.

Intermediate - Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed employee cutting and trimming pork. No gloves

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed expired certified Food manager.

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

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on reach in coolers at cook line with food like debris build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Bserved multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen with stains and soiled.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily greases floors under kitchen equipment.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and soy sauce buckets on floor in Kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler, reach in cooler gaskets with slime like build up.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exterior door and screen door not self closing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler with pitted rust shelves.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried noodles at entry to kitchen uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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