Stuart, Martin County

CHINA STAR

1501 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Apr 6, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

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.

Apr 6, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-73-4

Detail 24492284

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out establishment and inside walk in in cooler and freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 24492287

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and freezer - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 24492286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24492285

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, Through out establishment - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-06: Time Extended

Feb 2, 2026

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-29-4

Detail 24342294

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up soiled food item from floor, discard in trash then proceed to handle clean food equipment at cook line Advised operator to review proper hand washing for employees to wash hands properly Corrected On-Site

08B-27-4

Detail 24342299

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed metal bowl of raw beef sitting on top of lined trash can at back kitchen Operator removed

03B-01-6

Detail 24342292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork wontons sitting on counter at 70F - (Hot Holding); pork egg rolls sitting inside fryer basket at 128-130F (hot holding) per operator food left out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, operator discarded voluntarily Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 24342301

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. Emailed operator documentation at time of inspection to review Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24342295

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

53B-10-4

Detail 24342291

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing dates received for Diego R Mensu S Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24342289

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water valve shut off with no runninng hot water at 60F at front counter hand wash sink Per operator part ordered to fix sink Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 24342297

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out establishment and inside walk in in cooler and freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 24342290

Basic - Food containers stored on floor of walk in cooler and freezer

14-01-5

Detail 24342293

Basic - Plastic Bowl no handle used to dispense several foods Operator removed all Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24342296

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 24342300

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, Through out establishment

29-11-4

Detail 24342298

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking from hand wash sink in back kitchen

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23972222

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef sorted over ready to eat chicken inside low boy reach in cooler at cook line. Operator store food properly Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23972219

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice cooker soiled with food debris at front kitchen

53B-13-5

Detail 23972224

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Diego R

23-24-4

Detail 23972221

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles of reach in cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23972223

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout floors of kitchen and on floor of walk in cooler

36-01-4

Detail 23972225

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-73-4

Detail 23972220

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen, floor soiled inside walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Detail 23972218

Basic - Food stored on floor Observed multiple food items stored on floor of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Mar 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23618117

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over ready to eat peas and carrots in walk in freezer at kitchen. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23618115

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken 55F- old holding in walk in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23618118

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken 55F- old holding in walk in cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours, see stop sale.

14-01-5

Detail 23618119

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside of rice containers, flour conta8nefs at cook line and back dry storage closet. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23618114

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed multiple areas of floor underneath reach in coolers and at cook line soiled with food debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 23618116

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Container of cooked vegetable soy sauce broth on floor of cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site