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CHINA STAR

668 E HWY 50 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574686
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10739868
DBPR license4508268

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#10High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Cooked chicken stored on egg crates in kitchen. Cooked chicken stored in a box in walk in cooler.

#11High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food without first washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over krab in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk in cooler.

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken,50 f cream cheese,48 f,cooked pork,48 f held less than four hours stated operator. Cooked pork,57 f,raw shrimp,58 f ,raw chicken,57 f held less than four hours stated operator.Technician has been called

#14High Priority03F-02-5

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 Chicken wings,sweet and sour chicken,noodles.

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder is soiled. White cutting board is stained,

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by containers at back line area.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Cooks line.

#18Intermediate11-26-1

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.

#19Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

#20Intermediate02C-02-5

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

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Chicken. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling tiles soiled throughout the establishment.

#3Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Raw chicken in walk in cooler.

#7Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.Sitting on the grass.

#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.