CHINA STAR
1430 CORAL RIDGE DR, Coral Springs, FL, 33071
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 03F-02-5Critical
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.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
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.
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-20-4Critical
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
High Priority
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - 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.
Basic
- 25-05-4Repeat
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dining room floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 08B-54-4Corrected on site
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -Observed accumulation of rust buildup on walk in cooler shelves.
Basic
- 12A-03-4
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 08B-12-5Repeat
Stored food not covered. -
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked rice stored in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 02C-02-5Repeat
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on walk in cooler door.
Basic
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.