Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA STAR

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3393497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8507021
DBPR license6007231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; non-food grade "thank you" bag used to store/in direct contact with Krab Rangoons. Operator moved to food-grade bag. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At double door stainless reach in freezer; open bag of raw scallops stored over open bag of krab. Operator moved scallops below krab. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store plastic containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator stated no probe thermometer in establishment. Advised Operator to acquire probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; water temperature only reaching 80F. Operator stated hot water knob is broken and unable to be turned on. Advised Operator to repair.

Basic 1

#1Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken and rehydrated rice noodles stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.