China Star

601 Weldon Blvd Ste 113, Lake Mary, FL 32746 · Permanent Food Service · License 6903861

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      - cooked eggrolls (88°F - Cold Holding). Observed on counter. Operator moved to cooler

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      - WD40 and coil cleaner on shelf at dry storage

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic7

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      - metal bowl no handle used to scoop bulk rice

      Fixed on the spot

      Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      - rice pot stand - walk in cooler fan cover

      Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      - walk in cooler door handle

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

      - rice ladle

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

      - back door

    • 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.

      - ear pods in container with kitchen utensils

      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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Food out of temperature1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1