Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHINA STAR

4064 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 7 · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33406

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3682687
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13580823
DBPR license6007231

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 16, 2026 2:40 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 18, 2026 12:13 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over cooked shrimp at walk in cooler. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over fully cooked egg rolls at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 on wall by triple sink, 2 on box by triple sink, approximately 15 under triple sink, 1 on cook line steam well. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (51F – Cold Holding) Observed on counter at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 15 minutes. Operator returned product to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed bodily fluids procedure to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink and employee restroom. Operator provided napkins. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Emailed illness reporting form to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pans stored on rack that has oil residue. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 on hand sink. Advised operator to remove dead roach. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris and trash under cook line, steam well shelves, hood filters excessive accumulation of grease. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.