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 dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434782
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723808
DBPR license6216035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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 4

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf a. 5lb can of ground bean sauce is dented at seam. b. #10 can of ketchup is dented at seam.

Stop Sale
#5High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above egg rolls in freezer near warewashing area. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 11:20am. Operator placed items in freezer. Re checked at 11:45am a. sprouts (76F – Cold Holding) 67f b. cooked chicken (46F – Cold Holding) 42f **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink on cooks line used to drain sprouts.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in warewashing has water damage.

#3Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Containers of fried chicken, egg rolls, pork, vegetables not covered in walk-in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.