Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHINA STAR

3558 CLARK RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 19, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327139
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346396
DBPR license6803923

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority16-20-4

High Priority – Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments.

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat noodles in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate16-53-4

Intermediate – Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed water temperature for the dishmachine at 98F. The operator reset the breaker for the hot water heater and water temp is at 124F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the cooking equipment in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on the floor of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop used for flour stored on top of a soiled container lid. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the chicken in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.