DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA STAR

1762 22 ST S, ST PETERSBURG 33712

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802339

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Scoop handle touching cornstarch in container on bottom shelf in warewashing area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of chicken base containers to store raw beef in reach-in freezer opposite side of cooks line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. container of sprouts b. fried chicken nuggets c. raw shrimp d. raw chicken e. mutiple containers of shrimp egg rolls Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching money from customer then bare hand touching raw chicken placing in fat-fryer basket then touching single serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Operator washed fat-fryer baskets.
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Water bottle stored in ice in bin on opposite side of cooks line. Operator removed water bottle, discarded ice in sink, cleaned and sanitized ice bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on sheet pan stored on top of containers of uncovered raw beef in reach-in freezer on opposite side of cooks line. Operator removed sheet pan of raw chicken and placed on bottom shelf of reach-in freezer near cooks line. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Uncovered raw chicken stored above uncovered raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Time/temperature controlled for safety foods in walk-in cooler prepared more than 24 hours ago not date marked. a. Fried chicken nuggets b. Shrimp egg rolls c. Cooked pork

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866027

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in freezer next to ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line. Operator removed item from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of peanut butter containers to store raw chicken in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of broccoli, cooked egg rolls, and peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above uncovered broccoli and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Overplayed items on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator placed in ice bath. a. cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); b. sprouts (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723808

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in warewashing has water damage.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of fried chicken, egg rolls, pork, vegetables not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of ground bean sauce is dented at seam. b. #10 can of ketchup is dented at seam.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above egg rolls in freezer near warewashing area. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am. Operator placed items in freezer. Re checked at 11:45am a. sprouts (76F - Cold Holding) 67f b. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding) 42f **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink on cooks line used to drain sprouts.

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8590244

  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food in walk-in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  • 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 phone on top of reach-in freezer near cooks line. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen is rusted.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor underneath wok grill on cooks line.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sinks in restroom, end of cooks line, and three-compartment sink. Provided DBPR Form 5030-211. Employees must wash hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit at front counter with food to be served to customers.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg cartons are reused. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of cornstarch not covered on shelf in dry-storage area. Walk-in cooler a. Raw chicken not covered b. Egg rolls not covered c. Fried chicken not covered Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored above cooked pork in reach-in freezer in warewashing area.
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located on floor in warewashing area containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339811

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sweet and sour sauce
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass cooler at front counter
  • 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 phones on chest freezer
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to exit door and restroom
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays on cook line under clean equipment. Raw chicken in oyster sauce can
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dining room
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of rice outside walk-in cooler. Multiple items in walk-in cooler uncovered
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table next to egg rolls
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in walk-in cooler
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by trash can, removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
  • 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Next to rear exit door