CHINA STAR
668 East Highway 50
Clermont, Florida, 32711
Lake County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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: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:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook on cook line Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 72F
- 23-03-4: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:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at cook line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/10/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Flour scoop.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Can goods in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 08A-05-6: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: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:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Raid stored by plastic lids. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4: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: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: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: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**
- 08A-05-6: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4: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: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: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: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: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: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**
- 08A-05-6: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: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: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: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: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: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
11
Basic
17
Total
33
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple use of bowls to dispense food. Warning
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Throughout the establishment. Warning
- 36-34-5: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:Basic - Egg crates stored over baking soda on food storage shelf. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container stored over prep table. Warning
- 40-06-5: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:Basic - Garbage can soiled on cooks line. Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units. Warning
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Oil at cooks line stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.Front counter area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6: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:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5: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: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:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored over meat grinder. Warning
- 11-07-5: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: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:Intermediate - Employee training does not include food allergen awareness information. Warning
- 11-27-4: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: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:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment near 3 comp sink. Warning
- 53A-07-6: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: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: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:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush stored with clean utensils near 3 comp sink. Warning
- 02C-02-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 33 total violations (5 high priority, 11 intermediate, 17 basic).