CANTON STAR
15718 SW 72 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/26/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowl used as scoop stored in container of cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above three compartment sink.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table near back exit door.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floor tiles missing grout throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and container of oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle near kitchen entrance.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease above stove.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water and soda bottles stored in walk in cooler near food to be served to customers.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table near back exit door.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked chicken stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed in walk in freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind stove soiled with an accumulation of grease and old food debris.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation table near stove.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed oil bottles and plastic containers of sugar stored on stove without label.
- 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 cooked chicken and cooked ribs in walk in cooler without date mark. As per chef, they were prepared two days ago.
Inspection Date: 12/6/2024
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris under cooking equipment at cook line.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp 63 F thawing in standing water at kitchen. As per employee for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed shrimp inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell pooled eggs stored over onions inside walk in cooler. Employee placed eggs under onions. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
Inspection Date: 4/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600840
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor at entry of establishment. Owner stated odor is caused from plaza sewage pipes out side backing up when it rains. Repeat Violation
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler and walk in freezer. No lighting in cooler/ Freezer.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar bins not labeled. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 4/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8600673
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also fans over shelves at were washing area dusty. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Observed fans cleaned. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty at cook line. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346052
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce bucket, frying oil stored on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between microwave and shelve at prep table. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris buildup under microwave at kitchen prep station. Also observed hood filters soiled. Also fans over shelves at were washing area dusty. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In the dining area. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket under sink at kitchen. Employee placed the bucket 6 inches from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen. Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 25ppm) under sink at kitchen. Employee added more chlorine and retest was Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt, msg and sugar at cook line not properly labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed the license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed pooled eggs over washed onions inside walk in cooler. Also observed pooled eggs over sauces inside reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) inside domestic reach in cooler. As per employee for 3 hours approximately. Employee placed the food inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. 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. Discussed and provided to operator. Corrected On-Site 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 training for Kin Fung, Kit Ying, Kwok Choi all hired for more than 60 days. 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. Discussed and provided to operator. Employees signed agreements. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed interior of reach in cooler rusty in the reach in cooler located at cook line. Warning
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Phone: (305) 388-1828
Website: http://canton-star.edan.io/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(116 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday:11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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