CHINA STAR

Name: CHINA STAR
Address: 1430 CORAL RIDGE DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL, 33071, US
Rating: 62.2

1430 CORAL RIDGE DR, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071

License #1620665

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

62.2 Grade F / 100

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October 14, 2026 · 14 findings · 4 critical

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CHINA STAR in CORAL SPRINGS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 62.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 14, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 7 critical, 4 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 14, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 1:05 p.m., no time marked on cooked chicken wings held using time as a public health control. Per operator, chicken cooked at 12:00 p.m. Operation correctly time marked.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in cooler door.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dining room floor.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with cooked chicken stored underneath hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored properly.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash his hands in 3 compartment sink and then engaged in food preparation.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soiled residue buildup on floor, corn starch and rice containers.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using his cellular phone and then engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored in walk in cooler .
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on walk in cooler shelves.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held in kitchen at 92f. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 178F.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked wonton and pork stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 10/12/2026. Operator correctly date marked.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs not vertical separated from cooked chicken in flip top cooler. Operator relocate shell eggs.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on floor in dining rooms areas. Operator removed
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Observed containers with chicken and sauce stored on walk in cooler floor.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed an uncovered container with cooked egg rolls stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken wings stored in non food grade cardboard boxes . Operator removed and stored properly.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork, chicken wings and eggs rolls stored in refrigerator. Per operator, items cooked more than 24 hours.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed boxes with vegetables stored over containers with sauces in walk in cooler.
[12A-11-4] Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -Observed employee used restroom and then engaged in food preparation before washing his hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
[53B-10-4] Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed expiration dates on all employees training certification are incorrect.