CHINA STAR
1111 HOMESTEAD RD N #19 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936
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
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed food stored in bus tubs in the walk in cooler, bus tubs exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
01B-32-4High Priority – Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed container of Rodenticide used to store garlic in it, in the walk in cooler.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed egg rolls (82F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (84F – Cold Holding) on counter in the kitchen on the cook line.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (82F – Cold Holding); chicken wings (84F – Cold Holding) on counter in the kitchen on the cook line.
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board on the cook line.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed table in front of hand wash sink in rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in the kitchen, operator replace towels. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed can opener blade with rust.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bulk prepared items in walk in cooler In bus tubs with no date marking, prepared over 24 hours according to operator. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop sugar in the bulk use bin,
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint peeling in main kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Hole in wall next to coffee station, and Wall damaged by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked and or missing in various areas on cook and prep,line and around ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Observed shrimp stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, and bus tub of chicken, a bag of onions, and a bag of carrots stored on the floor in the walk in cooler**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of black mold like substance on the walk in cooler fan guards.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food in bus tubs in the walk in freezer not covered, and food in the walk in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:24 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.