CHINA STAR RESTAURANT
5485 NW ST JAMES DRIVE · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34983
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 20-30 live roaches between and inside of used tray holder and garbage can cabinet. While trying to make corrective actions facility took trash cabinet to the rear of the kitchen and roaches approximately 2-3 started falling off and running under kitchen equipment. Trash Cabinet was located in front lobby. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-4Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead located in rear prep kitchen by deep freezer 1 dead by rear storage area
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wear wrist ban **Repeat Violation**
25-03-4Basic – Single-use gloves left on a food-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Behind soda reach in
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Trash cabinet
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:18 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.