Seminole, Pinellas County

GOLDEN STAR

10805 102 AVE, Seminole, FL 33778

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Seminole
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

14-15-4

Detail 24292418

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw beef inside reach in freezer near back hand wash sink inside to go bag.

22-02-4

Detail 24292417

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled small cutting board back near three compartment sink soiled with black and yellow substance. Employee cleaned during inspection Corrective Action Taken

08B-31-4

Detail 24292421

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Beans sprouts in walk in cooler inside white bucket in water. Employee removed water Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24292420

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil under wok station.

10-17-4

Detail 24292419

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Under slicer

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 18

14-31-5

Detail 24095079

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in to go bags in chest freezer

08A-17-6

Detail 24095072

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw pork in freezer

03A-02-5

Detail 24095084

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (79F - Cold Holding) held on cook line, less than 4 hours, moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24095078

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24095081

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids in hand sink, removed Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 24095073

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

36-37-5

Detail 24095076

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen

35B-01-4

Detail 24095074

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door does not fit door frame with gaps around edges

36-73-4

Detail 24095080

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

08B-36-4

Detail 24095075

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice bucket stored under hand sink at rear of kitchen

08B-38-4

Detail 24095085

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soup sauce bins on floor in prep area

14-69-4

Detail 24095083

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

10-01-5

Detail 24095087

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 bin

21-04-4

Detail 24095070

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

51-18-6

Detail 24095082

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24095077

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

25-32-4

Detail 24095071

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line

21-44-1

Detail 24095086

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor under triple sink

Jan 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

14-15-4

Detail 23483301

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - cardboard box used to store cooked chicken . Manager placed chicken in food grade containers Corrected On-Site

01B-01-4

Detail 23483299

High Priority - Three dented cans of oyster sauce present in dry storage area .Manager segregated cans for return . See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23483294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken 58 F , broccoli 60 F on the counter less than an hour . Manager placed food in walk in cooler recheck chicken 43 F, cooked broccoli 44 F Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

11-27-4

Detail 23483295

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.

16-37-1

Detail 23483296

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test strips . Reviewed with manager

14-12-4

Detail 23483297

Basic - -Scrub pads used on woks breaking apart with loose pieces to pads . Manager discarded scrub pads . Reviewed with manager - chipped bowl at cook line . Reviewed with manager

32-02-4

Detail 23483298

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Reviewed with manager

10-17-4

Detail 23483300

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment between cooler and prep table at cook line . Reviewed with manager . Manager moved knife to dish washing area to be cleaned Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23483292

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

08B-17-4

Detail 23483293

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

14-31-5

Detail 23141842

High Priority - Nonfood-grade trash bags used to cover food in walk-in cooler.

02C-02-5

Detail 23141840

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork egg rolls prepared on site and fried at more than 24 hours ago are not date marked. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23141838

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl without handle is stored in container of tic in rear of kitchen.

14-45-4

Detail 23141846

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.

14-11-5

Detail 23141847

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table in ware washing area is rusted.

35B-01-4

Detail 23141839

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the the that opens to the outside.

08B-38-4

Detail 23141848

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

10-17-4

Detail 23141841

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between prep table and reach-in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23141843

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 23141837

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on all reach-in cooler doors. Hood filters are soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 23141845

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of onions, cooked pork egg rolls, cut cabbage, and raw chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23141844

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of cornstarch not labeled. Located in ware washing area. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Jun 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 22941537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Egg rolls prepared today 6-21 in reach in freezer over top of pan of raw beef. On sheet trays. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22941539

Intermediate - Location: Walk-in cooler cooked and put in cold holding unit more than 24 hours ago. a. Multiple containers of cooked chicken b. Multiple containers of cooked pork Operator date-marked items. Will email DBPR Form 5030-049. Date Marking. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22941538

Basic - Stored food not covered. Location: Walk in cooler a. Fried rolls b. Fried chicken Manager put cover on Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-17-6

Detail 22826676

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with person in charge . Emailed Chinese food storage hand out .

03A-02-5

Detail 22826681

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shrimp 45 F, cooked chicken 49 F, pasta 48 F , beef 47 F in top area of cooler -employee moved food to freezer for quick chill down recheck raw shrimp 38 F, cooked chicken 40 F, beef 43 F , pasta 42 F Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22826680

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. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22826675

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

21-05-5

Detail 22826679

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface-on cut cabbage in walk in cooler . Person in charge removed cloth Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22826678

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22826682

Basic - Stored food ( cut vegetables, sprouts ) not covered in walk in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge . Manager covered food Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22826677

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of mushrooms ) stored with ready-to-eat food.( sauce)in walk in cooler . Reviewed with person in charge . Manager relocated mushrooms Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 22325928

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler.

12A-27-4

Detail 22325931

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shell eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22325930

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. Emailed operator clean-up plan.

14-01-5

Detail 22325925

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle stored inside brown powder mix and rice. Operator removed bows. Corrected On-Site

36-37-5

Detail 22325932

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-09-4

Detail 22325927

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board near meat slicer on prep table.

08B-20-4

Detail 22325924

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. Operator segregated cans. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22325936

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf on prep table rusted.

08B-38-4

Detail 22325937

Basic - Food stored on floor. 4 five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed cooking oil on pallets. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22325933

Basic - Ice buildup in all three reach-in freezers in kitchen.

33-11-4

Detail 22325934

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 22325926

Basic - Open dumpster lids.

06-01-5

Detail 22325929

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing in container near three-compartment sink without running cold water. Operator placed raw pork in sink with running cold water. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22325935

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder mix removed from original packaging not identified by common name.

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-20-5

Detail 21811318

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken is stored above pork reach in freezer.

03A-02-5

Detail 21811317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (45F - Cold Holding); pork (46F - Cold Holding) Had operator move to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21811320

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in kitchen shows accumulation of debris on slicer guard.

02C-02-5

Detail 21811319

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beef k bobs, pork , not date marked in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked the food items. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21811316

Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef k bobs, and pork not covered in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator to cover items. Operator covered food items. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 24

12A-28-4

Detail 21306495

High Priority - Employee touched clothes then began chopping vegetables without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures during time of inspection.

14-31-5

Detail 21306498

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -Cooked pork stored in thank you bags at reach in freezer chest near mop sink Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 21306497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked pork and soy sauce in refrigerator Operator moved chicken to the bottom during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21306501

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic and oil (82F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that item was out for less than 4 hours Operator moved to cooler during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 21306505

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -dumplings (125F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating food item to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21306508

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21306499

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at prep station in kitchen area -container with flour at three compartment sink has accumulation of food residue

02C-04-5

Detail 21306502

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. -sweet and sour chicken prepped on 8/ 19/22 Discussed date marking with operator during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 21306493

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop flour at exit door Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 21306490

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -at shelf with sauces adjacent of cooks line Operator began moving some items during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 21306494

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21306491

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles have water damage throughout kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 21306511

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 21306492

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food items in refrigerator with food items served to the public at front counter Operator moved items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21306506

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in kitchen Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21306510

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives between prep station Operator moved knives during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21306507

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -at prep station in kitchen area

22-08-4

Detail 21306496

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave at prep station has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21306500

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -at hand sink next to mop sink Inspector issued sign to operator during time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21306488

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease

25-32-4

Detail 21306503

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -multiple egg trays in kitchen used on food contact surfaces Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21306489

Basic - Stored food not covered. -flour at exit door Operator covered during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-38-4

Detail 21306509

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -at three compartment sink Operator moved bucket from floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21306504

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers next to bottles adjacent of cooks line

Apr 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

14-31-5

Detail 21054440

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -frozen chicken stored in thank you bags at reach in freezer chest

03A-02-5

Detail 21054442

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage(71F - Cold Holding) Employee moved to reach in cooler Item held out for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21054446

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked broccoli(94F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit

31A-11-4

Detail 21054447

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bucket covers in hand sink Operator moved during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21054435

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. -sweet and sour chicken in reach in freezer at front cooked on 4/27/2022 Discussed date marking with operator

14-01-5

Detail 21054439

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop rice

14-05-4

Detail 21054438

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -shelf adjacent of wok station

36-37-5

Detail 21054437

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21054444

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -water damage Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21054436

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

21-23-4

Detail 21054441

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink

08B-38-4

Detail 21054448

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bottle with oil on floor in kitchen

14-69-4

Detail 21054449

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest

10-17-4

Detail 21054445

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -knives at prep station

22-08-4

Detail 21054433

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave in kitchen

25-32-4

Detail 21054434

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg trays under containers in kitchen -egg rolls stored in raw chicken box

08B-12-5

Detail 21054443

Basic - Stored food not covered. -rice at exit door -chicken at 40 degrees Fahrenheit in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 20758784

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of medicine stored on food storage shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20758786

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a metal scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20758787

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, cooked shrimp and roast pork in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20758791

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 20758783

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles showed water damaged. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20758782

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw shell eggs stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator about food items need to be stored at least 6 inches from floor.

36-68-5

Detail 20758788

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Operator stated that hood cleaning scheduled for next week.

23-03-4

Detail 20758781

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20758790

Basic - Stored food not covered. Roast pork and egg rolls in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20758789

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken wings thawing in standing water. Discussed with operator about proper thawing procedures.

21-38-4

Detail 20758785

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator double bucketed. Corrected On-Site