China Star

6158 N US Hwy 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916215

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 59 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 9 basic (1 repeat)
-21
Administrative complaint on Sep 29
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score59

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep292026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 9 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. 1 dented can of Bamboo Shoot Halves.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in freezer. Manager placed raw chicken to the bottom at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic9
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Container of flour not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Multiple food items on floor in walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Knife stored between prep cooler and prep table.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee cooking chicken with no hair restraint.
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in freezer soiled.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee keys, nail clippers, and other miscellaneous items in dry storage. Removed at time of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.