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CHINA STAR

With 5 documented inspections, CHINA STAR in MERRITT ISLAND has achieved a 4.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 5 reports on file

89 East Merritt Avenue
Florida, 32953
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/8/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10917274

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. 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. Drinks and food above restaurant food in reach in cooler. Manager moved product Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sweet and sour sauce on the floor. Operator moved bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken bowl above vegetables on prep table. Manager moved bowl. Corrected On-Site

5/8/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10714484

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom

11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8773686

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice and flour bags in dry storage areas are stored open. Operator closed bags Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic utensils on table in lobby. Repeat Violation

3/28/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8551004

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic knives in cup on table in lobby. Operator turned to have handles presented first Corrected On-Site

11/13/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8372628

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes reused to line multiple shelves
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over kitchen
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep cook
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Oper covered Corrected On-Site