CHINA STAR

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground pork stored in same container as cooked pork. Operator moved raw ground pork to lower shelf and discarded cooked pork. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed whole shell eggs stored above unwashed oranges, operator moved shell eggs to lower shelf below oranges. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on rear kitchen prep line.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed buildup of food debris on reach in cooler door handles.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water with twist top stored on plate shelf on cook line. Operator discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of walk in cooler aluminum damaged/peeling away from door insulation.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled around perimeter of walk in cooler/ rear prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing under prep table in rear prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice cooler next to coffee machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on metal cart at knee level next to stove top on cookline. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk rice storage container, in dry storage area.

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights strips above/ near kitchen cook line not functioning.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven soiled with food debris.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves next to smoker oven in the kitchen rusted. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed proof of training for some employees. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed paint peeling off of ceiling throughout entire kitchen and above cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove moulding by entrance door to kitchen next to hand wash sink, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed cove moulding broken.Time Extended Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no cooks preparing food wearing a hair restraint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed employee with no hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris build up under and behind all equipment throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed some soil under equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to 2 compartment sink, and under 2 compartment sink in prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-24: Observed operator in the process of repairing wall. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee food training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed food handler training has still not been completed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones on food prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed cell phones are on food prep surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint in use by employee preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed employees preparing food with no hair restraint. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in chest freezer in poor repair. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed reach in chest freezer clean. But still has cracked lid. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under cookware and behind equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed floor has been cleaned in walk pathways in kitchen, still has accumulated food debris behind equipment in kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between shelf and wall. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed tongs stored on oven door handle. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulk not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed some lights have been covered, some are still missing shields. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in men's restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed no hand-wash sign in men's restroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on filters. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed hoods still with accumulation of grease. Hood cleaner coming on 8-16-2023. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed buildup of food debris on shelves in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed half of the shelves have been cleaned, half still have food residue. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed on chopping block in back prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-14: Observed table next to cooler, not sealed. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with spring rolls in reach in freezer. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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.

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meat in walk in freezer not date marked.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked rice, meats, and noodles not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sink in employee restroom reaching 81F (waited 3 minutes).

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on importance of securing co2 tanks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath fryers.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on shelving in dry storage.

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Pepto Bismol in reach in cooler by expo line. Removed medication from reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed retail plastic bags with food in them stored in walk-in freezer.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of Raid on dish table across from dishwasher.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over onions n walk-in cooler.

High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed baited glue trap in kitchen and one in dining room.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with buildup of food debris.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marking on food prepared yesterday in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with buildup of mold like substance on interior.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured next to reach in freezer.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water behind prep table on expo line.

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter over oven.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed tablespoons stored upright.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen noodles thawing at room temperature.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over unwashed cabbage in walkin cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Raw shrimp over unwashed cabbage in walkin cooler Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No datemarking for foods prepared more than 24 hours ago Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: No datemarking on site Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: employee drinking from water bottle and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Employees no hair restraints Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles missing in microwave area as well as in Dishmachine area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Some floor tiles missing in microwave area Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Cracked containers Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Ice scoop handle in ice in bar Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walkin cooler ceiling and walls soiled, shelving soiled throughout establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of walkin cooler ceiling and walls soiled, shelving soiled throughout establishment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-27: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Food in Togo bags Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Employee with no hair restraint Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair in several locations in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair in several locations in kitchen Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 85°F, water removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: Utensils in standing water under 90°F Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-29: wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg rolls 62°F on counter, egg rolls returned to reachin cooler Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in seasoning bin Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to hold cut leafy greens

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

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

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair.

Basic - Food stored on floor in kitchen and walkin cooler

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving on expo line soiled

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