CHINA STAR
5211 E FOWLER AVE · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken being stored over broccoli in the walk in cooler.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards being stored under the prep table. Observed food soiled interior to the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 8
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in the reach in cooler on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit and under prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several employee drinks being stored on and above prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone being stored above the flip top unit. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood system filters.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep tables.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of veggies being stored directly top of raw chicken with no covering in between.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:12 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.