Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA STAR

1762 22 ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33712

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3320561
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8339811
DBPR license6216035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table next to egg rolls

#15High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dining room

#16High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over dressing in walk-in cooler

#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate 2

#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to triple sink blocked by trash can, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#20Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in sweet and sour sauce

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over kitchen

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep tables

#4Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass cooler at front counter

#5Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones on chest freezer

#6Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to exit door and restroom

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#9Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg carton trays on cook line under clean equipment. Raw chicken in oyster sauce can

#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In dining room

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Bag of rice outside walk-in cooler. Multiple items in walk-in cooler uncovered

#12Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, corrected 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.