DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA STAR

2730 Davie Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33312
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801417

  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Observed: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cleaning equipment at cook line, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present and engaged in food preparation, no certified food manager present. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: Intermediate
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Observed: 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. At reach in freezer; portioned plastic wrapped raw chicken stored over portioned plastic wrapped raw beef. Advised Operator raw chicken to be stored below raw beef. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886808

  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils and container to place prepared soup in steam table without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
  • 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. Employee touched back exit door at rear of kitchen and visibly soiled wiping cloth and then began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing.
  • 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. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw chicken stored over portioned raw shrimp. Advised Operator to move raw chicken below raw shrimp.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees present, engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager on duty. Advised Operator of certified food manager requirements.
  • 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and cooked rice, no date mark. Operator stated items cooked two days prior. Advised Operator to date mark items. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886611

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735373

  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned raw pork stored over ready to eat wontons. Operator moved raw pork to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shrimp stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling inside triple sink. 1 live roach in kitchen crawling on wall behind cook line. Approximately 20+ live roaches in kitchen crawling on plastic storage containers under triple 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and cooked pork, no date mark. Operator stated items cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8507021

  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and rehydrated rice noodles stored uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with Krab Rangoons. Operator moved to food-grade bag. 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. At double door stainless reach in freezer; open bag of raw scallops stored over open bag of krab. Operator moved scallops below krab. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated no probe thermometer in establishment. Advised Operator to acquire probe thermometer. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 80F. Operator stated hot water knob is broken and unable to be turned on. Advised Operator to repair.

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500520

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour storage container; bowl used to dispense. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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 Employee Reporting Agreement. Employee(s) completed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site