Lake Mary, Seminole County

CHINA STAR

601 WELDON BLVD STE 113, Lake Mary, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Jan 9, 2026
City
Lake Mary
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-02-6

Detail 24291834

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw shrimp over frys

08A-17-6

Detail 24291838

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. - raw chicken over ground beef

31B-02-4

Detail 24291833

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - handwashing sink near triple sink Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24291832

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowls, metal bowls no handle used to scoop various bulk dry foods Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 24291841

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler - walk in cooler door handle Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 24291835

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - acoustical ceiling tiles over ware wash station

08B-38-4

Detail 24291831

Basic - Food stored on floor. - jugs cooking oil

23-03-4

Detail 24291836

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers

35B-03-4

Detail 24291839

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 24291837

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - egg trays reused to store metal bowls of breaded chicken - paper bag used to cover cut broccoli

14-17-4

Detail 24291840

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

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23896844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - operator states had out during busy rush.

14-01-5

Detail 23896841

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

23-24-4

Detail 23896843

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - walk-in cooler door handle

08B-49-4

Detail 23896845

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23896846

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door closing device broken

14-17-4

Detail 23896842

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

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 23566317

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at hand wash sink near triple sink

14-01-5

Detail 23566321

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl used to dispense bulk sugar and flours

24-14-4

Detail 23566320

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knife stored between cookline coolers

22-08-4

Detail 23566322

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

23-03-4

Detail 23566318

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers dusty

35B-03-4

Detail 23566316

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door closure device broken

25-32-4

Detail 23566319

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - gallon jug cut and used to scoop rice

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

14-01-5

Detail 23081615

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - observed in bulk dry items

36-34-5

Detail 23081618

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over triple sink

08B-38-4

Detail 23081619

Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil

35B-03-4

Detail 23081617

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - door closure device broken at back door

14-17-4

Detail 23081616

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - shelves soiled and rusted

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22646369

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by triple sink blocked with mini umbrella Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22646368

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear chemical in spray bottle not labeled at front counter

14-01-5

Detail 22646372

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dish out cooked rice instead of spoon Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22646366

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by walk in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 22646371

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line

14-17-4

Detail 22646370

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

02D-01-5

Detail 22646367

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Baking soda in clear container no label at bottom of prep table

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 22324251

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw wings over unwashed broccoli in the walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22324253

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -line hand sink needs cleaning

12B-13-4

Detail 22324250

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open water bottle in the line make cooler

35B-03-4

Detail 22324249

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Closer is disconnected

45-02-4

Detail 22324252

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21909954

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

08A-02-6

Detail 21909946

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the white GE freezer a tray of chicken is stored over a tray of beef

11-27-4

Detail 21909947

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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

11-26-1

Detail 21909950

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. Provided DBPR HR 5030-103 EMPLOYEE HEALTH Food Employee Reporting Agreement

02C-02-5

Detail 21909951

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab Rangoon

08B-38-4

Detail 21909952

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of oil

36-62-4

Detail 21909948

Basic - Light not functioning. In the kitchen

38-04-4

Detail 21909945

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Inspector needed the use of a flash light to conduct the inspection

29-11-4

Detail 21909953

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The supply line at the kitchen hand sink is leaking

45-02-4

Detail 21909949

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. At the back door extinguisher is in the red

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

08A-02-6

Detail 21559345

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the white frigidaire freezer , repackaged raw chicken is over beef

03A-02-5

Detail 21559347

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler

31B-02-4

Detail 21559344

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

53B-13-5

Detail 21559341

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 21559343

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tofu, battered chicken not labled

27-16-4

Detail 21559349

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front line no hot water

14-69-4

Detail 21559342

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In the white frigidaire freezer

36-62-4

Detail 21559346

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 in the kitchen

42-01-4

Detail 21559348

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet in the winger