Apollo Beach, Hillsborough County

CHINA STAR

6158 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 6, 2026
City
Apollo Beach
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 24282082

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken down below. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24282078

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.

41-17-4

Detail 24282077

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24282081

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-09-4

Detail 24282080

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.

43-01-4

Detail 24282079

Basic - Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Room with bed across from dry storage does not have a door. A self closing door would need to be added.

21-12-4

Detail 24282083

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 23845892

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23845899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 58 F, cut leafy greens 77 F on counter, manager placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 23845897

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

31A-09-4

Detail 23845893

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, manager removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-38-5

Detail 23845890

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Manager got sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

32-12-6

Detail 23845896

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 23845891

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23845901

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table.

10-07-4

Detail 23845898

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 124 F.

23-03-4

Detail 23845895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

14-17-4

Detail 23845900

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.

02D-01-5

Detail 23845894

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

22-48-5

Detail 23638904

High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment does not have approved sanitizer, employee at got approved sanitizer at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23638901

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above wontons in reach in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23638911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 67 F, cut lettuce 68 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23638905

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 123 F- retemp 165 F in rice cooker. Operator reheated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23638899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards through kitchen. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23638910

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ladder blocking handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23638909

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23638906

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 23638903

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 23638900

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23638908

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23638902

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23638898

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23638907

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths on prep table throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 23072582

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of soy sauce and hoisin sauce in dry storage.

08A-05-6

Detail 23072579

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23072584

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 73 F, noodles 66 F, beef 44 F- retemp 41 F, chicken 47 F- retemp 41 F, pork 45 F- retemp 40 F in reach in cooler on cook line, operator placed in reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 23072585

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 82 F on counter.

29-42-4

Detail 23072571

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

11-27-4

Detail 23072573

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23072583

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23072574

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 23072581

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 23072580

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23072577

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23072576

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

42-01-4

Detail 23072575

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23072572

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 23072578

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 10 ppm, operator remade tested 50 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 22615290

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wonton in reach in cooler next to fryers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22615285

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 67 F on counter, operator placed in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22615283

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22615284

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoon in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22615286

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22615289

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer.

25-02-4

Detail 22615291

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons and forks not all facing the same direction near register. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 22615288

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22615287

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board. Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 22615282

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor, operator removed off floor at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 15

41-07-4

Detail 22270342

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine in reach in cooler next to fryers.

08A-05-6

Detail 22270338

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and chicken over fries in reach in freezer. Operator removed fries at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22270337

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22270336

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 72 F, cut lettuce 76 F, on counter. Operator placed in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 22270332

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.

22-02-4

Detail 22270335

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.

31A-09-4

Detail 22270333

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with ladder, operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22270344

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle under 3 Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22270330

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in corn starch in dry storage. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22270331

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.

12B-07-4

Detail 22270334

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in dry storage.

23-03-4

Detail 22270339

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

25-02-4

Detail 22270343

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons not all facing the same direction.

42-01-4

Detail 22270340

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22270341

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Repeat Violation

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 21898510

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and shrimp over unwashed peppers in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21898507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 45 F in walk in cooler, operator placed of ice. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21898505

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink blocked with crates. Operator removed crates at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21898513

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21898509

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and egg rolls cooked yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21898506

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under 3 Compartment Sink, operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21898508

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in flour and corn starch, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21898511

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 in flour and corn starch, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-03-5

Detail 21898504

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools stored in dry storage with food, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21898503

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21898512

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site