Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA STAR

18993 US HWY 441 STE 108 · MOUNT DORA · Lake County · FL 32757

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3488663
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8844567
DBPR license4508480

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#15High 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 beef stored over raw chicken in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – cooked general chicken. Per operator pulled out for lunch less than 4 hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler for quick cool. – garlic in oil. Operator placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -automotive refrigerant stored on shelf above make line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Yellow cutting board in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. – automotive refrigerant stored on shelf above make line.

Basic 14

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. – walk-in cooler and freezer door handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – scarf, water, bowl, eating utensils, stored with food on dry storage shelves.

#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. – several Buckets of sauces stored in walk-in cooler. – shrimp store in walk-in freezer. – cooking oil stored next to back door **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. – 8 lights in hoods

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – gasket on walk-in cooler door. – gasket on white Frigidaire freezer. – hood liters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. – reach in cooler across fryers.

#13Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. – cooked pork in in Frigidaire freezer – cooked pork in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 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
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.