CHINA STAR
1111 HOMESTEAD RD #19, LEHIGH ACRES 33936
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water with twist top stored on plate shelf on cook line. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of walk in cooler aluminum damaged/peeling away from door insulation.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of walk in cooler/ rear prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under prep table in rear prep area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice cooler next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on metal cart at knee level next to stove top on cookline. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5: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 handle in contact with rice in bulk rice storage container, in dry storage area.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights strips above/ near kitchen cook line not functioning.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven soiled with food debris.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven in the kitchen rusted. Repeat Violation
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored in same container as cooked pork. Operator moved raw ground pork to lower shelf and discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole shell eggs stored above unwashed oranges, operator moved shell eggs to lower shelf below oranges. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on rear kitchen prep line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 14 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/24/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed paint peeling off of ceiling throughout entire kitchen and above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove moulding by entrance door to kitchen next to hand wash sink, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed cove moulding broken.**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no cooks preparing food wearing a hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed employee with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris build up under and behind all equipment throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed some soil under equipment. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to 2 compartment sink, and under 2 compartment sink in prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed operator in the process of repairing wall. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2023-08-24: Observed proof of training for some employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/24/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on food prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed cell phones are on food prep surface. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint in use by employee preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed reach in chest freezer clean. But still has cracked lid. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cookware and behind equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed floor has been cleaned in walk pathways in kitchen, still has accumulated food debris behind equipment in kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulk not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed some lights have been covered, some are still missing shields. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed no hand-wash sign in men's restroom. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed hoods still with accumulation of grease. Hood cleaner coming on 8-16-2023. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of food debris on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed half of the shelves have been cleaned, half still have food residue. **Time Extended**
- 14-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on chopping block in back prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed table next to cooler, not sealed. **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. Observed no proof of employee food training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed food handler training has still not been completed. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/14/2023 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
18
Total
28
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the prep area. 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. Observed cell phones on food prep area. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint in use by employee preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cookware and behind equipment. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven dirty. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulk not covered. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in coolers. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on filters. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of food debris on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in walk in not all covered. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing at ambient air temperature on dish-board. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on chopping block in back prep kitchen. Warning
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee not washing hands after using the bathroom. Warning
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands without using soap. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork on to of raw cabbage. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef (75F - Cold Holding); wontons (53F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shells eggs (53 ambient tempture F); Raw chicken ( 47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs ( 47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese ( 50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese ( 54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodle ( 50F - Cold Holding); Pork ( 48F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef (75F - Cold Holding); wontons (53F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shells eggs (53 ambient tempture F); Raw chicken ( 47F - Cold Holding); Cooked ribs ( 47F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese ( 50F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese ( 54F - Cold Holding); Cooked noodle ( 50F - Cold Holding); Pork ( 48F - Cold Holding) in the walk had been in the unit more then fours per operator. Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in single prep sink. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no appear towels at hand wash sink in the bar. 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. Observed no proof of employee food training. Repeat Violation 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. Observed all items in walk in cooler prepared over 24 hours not date marked. Warning
- 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire exit with soda cans in front of door.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 28 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 18 basic).