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 dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3495200
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866027
DBPR license6216035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 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 3

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above uncovered broccoli and cooked pork in walk-in cooler. Overplayed items on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High 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. Operator placed in ice bath. a. cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); b. sprouts (48F – Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8High 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

Basic 5

#1Basic36-37-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in freezer next to ice machine.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of soy sauce stored on floor on cooks line. Operator removed item from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of peanut butter containers to store raw chicken in walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer.

#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Container of broccoli, cooked egg rolls, and peeled onions not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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.