Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA STAR

1111 HOMESTEAD RD N #19 · LEHIGH ACRES · Lee County · FL 33936

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3738387
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776880
DBPR license4601488

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#11Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in the kitchen next to the dishwasher.

#12Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, cooked chicken, cooked beef in bus tubs not date marked prepared over 24 hours ago per operator.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in the in use bulk sugar bin.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table, operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees on cook line with no hair protection.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed chicken in bus tubs stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.

#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damaged under dish rack in the ware-washing area.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed buildup of food debris in the microwave.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in the stand up stainless reach in refrigerator next to the smoker box heavily soiled.

#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed, cut onions and cabbage in the walk in cooler with no cover.

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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