CHINA STAR
8075 SR 200 STE C-9 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-12-4High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to working with single service items without washing hands. Employee placed raw chicken in oil and proceeded to handle to go container without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new to go container. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored next to rice warmer on prep table across from cook line fryer, 110F. Manager removed scoop from standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored of sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager removed sauces from bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored next to container of flour on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager moved bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided in dining room restroom. Manager provided hand towels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated they were cooked the previous morning. Manager added proper date marked to noodles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in dish area.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on kitchen shelf. Manager removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions and cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line cart handle. Manager placed tongs on stove top. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling rack in back of kitchen.
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Dumplings in walk-in freezer stored in reused soda box.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Dumplings stored in walk-in freezer.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature. Manager placed chicken in walk-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket next to mop sink. Manager hung up mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:22 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.