China Star
8075 SR 200 Ste C-9, Ocala, FL 34481 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202688
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-15
- Administrative complaint on Aug 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Pan containing raw chicken stored in shelf above pan containing fully-cooked pork inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the pork to another shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.
Cooked chicken cooling inside cardboard boxes on rack in back of kitchen. Manager moved all chicken to clean sheet pans during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of current food handler training for any employees. All three Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association food handler certificates expired in June 2026.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink can on top of refrigerated make-table. Manager removed the drink from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Cardboard used to line top of refrigerated make-table. Manager discarded the cardboard during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Trash scattered on ground around shared dumpster.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.