China Star Chinese Restaurant, 89 E Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHINA STAR CHINESE RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 89 E Merritt Avenue, Merritt Island, FL 32953
License #: 1505282
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/30/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Containers of flour, corn starch, etc. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Rice by hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Took order grabbed food to cook. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauce in walk in cooler
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in reach-in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over cooked pork in white upright freezer.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rice covered by apron and cooked chicken covered with dirty towel in walk in cooler.* repeat from 3/12/14. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Greased lightning by raw chicken at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Lid stored on sink.
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child running in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
10/30/2014Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Containers of flour, corn starch etc. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Upright freezer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce, jugs of oil,
  • Basic - Heavily Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use rice scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86°
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  • High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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. Bok choy temperature of 45°, facility opens at 11, 11:45 took temp.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice residue.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of drop in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** fixed with wood strips, suggest painting or sealing wood.
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Cardboard boxes cut down. **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls etc **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) heavily stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Inside upright white freezer
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid held together with wood, wood should be painted or sealed. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Upright freezer.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in filter system
  • Basic - Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. 2 door lowboy on cookline
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Cardboard cut up **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Big bowl of rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with heavily encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Dried rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in rice **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Containers for flour, rice, corn starch etc. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Flour, corn starch etc. **Warning**
  • Basic - Interior of drop in freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-use containers (boxes and/or cans) reused for the storage of food. Cardboard boxes cut down. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink handles **Warning**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls etc **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, corn starch etc. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 cans of baby corn **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Flour, corn starch, rice, sugar. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10 lbs of rice found covered with apron **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) heavily stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans covering and blocking. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Can only find page 2, emailed new form to operator. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. **Warning**
3/12/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauce **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding units in poor repair.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with heavy accumulated grease. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Interior of chest freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Lid
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Packaged food has no English labeling. Rice
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outsides of bins for sugar, flour, etc.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Egg rolls, raw chicken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Chest freezer pork over spring rolls. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Rice
11/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.there are large pots on floor in storage area
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rer door
  • Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Fried chicken on used bag . Corrected on site
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.several bulk containers of sauces
  • Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area.crab claws in yellow pages recycled bag
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.menu under cook line items is dirty
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.mosquito present. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.rer screen door
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.the shelf under bulk bins with red lids is dirty
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.egg rolls and meat in walk in are not covered
  • Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.1 live mosquito
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.fried chicken 88f
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken over ready to et soy sauce **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/with ready-to-eat food in chest freezer ' not all products commercially packaged.there is raw beef over ready to eat fries
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.observed raw chicken over raw beef in upright freezer
  • High Priority - Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.raw shrimp 45f. Overstocked. Corrective action taken
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.fried chicken on old bag
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.the corn starch bulk bin is dirty
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.fried chicken laying on counter.corrective action taken , foor returned to refigerator
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.ceiling dusty in dining room
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.scoop for rice is half of old bottle **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.sink has bucket in it **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.around pipes
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.rice has to go cup as cups coop **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.cup in rice **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.rice bin
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.advair by juice
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cornstarch and water 72f . Time form given
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.observed raw chicken over carrots infreezer
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.egg cartons used to put containers on **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.egg rolls in walk in **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.eggrolls in walk in
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.half of jug in use as a scoop Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.light shields in dining room are dusty
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands . cabbage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact pot dropped on floor, Not sanitized and put back in use
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.dirty teash can lid on dry rice bin
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.the container with clean knives in it is dirty
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.to go cup in lonf grain rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.to go cup in short grain rice
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.to go cup in cornstarch Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed packaged food not labeled as specified by law.water
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.rice 67f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken and beef over watermelon Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over fries in freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles.egg crates
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.egg rolls from 1/10
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.large gap under frint door and screen door
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.cooked protein item on table at 67f ,not cooling or heating
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed 6 badly dented cans. assortment of products.
  • Critical - Observed chicken in RIF not protected in direct contact with freezer racks and completely covered in ice. freezer burned
  • Observed cook line reach in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed cooked breaded chicken cooling in deep pot. 85 degrees after 1 1/2 hours. placed on sheet pan temp 60 degrees in total 2 hrs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee foods stored with foods for service.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Heavy food debris in hws.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed interior of all reach-in coolers moderately soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer in direct contact with freezer racks. Severely covered in ice.
  • Critical - Observed raw pork and chicken stored over ready-to-eat onions and sauce in the reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution in chlorine bucket exceeding 200 ppm. Corrected On Site. 100 ppm
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.all cooked foods in the walk in cooler
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/14/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.Cooks using barehands for bbq pork and fried egg rolls.STOP SALE ISSUED.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Observed bbq pork cooling at room temperature between 80-117 DEGREES F in deep containers on prep tables for2 and 1/2 hours. Corrected On Site.Foods placed on shallow pans in walk-in cooler by fans to rapidly cool.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Used for storing of equipment at ar cook line hand sink.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp thawing in standi g water in separate containers at triple sink.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked for fried egg rolls,cooked white chicken meat and bbq pork in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.Observed cooked food stored on dirty cardboard egg crates and soiled raw chicken cardboard boxes.Also,cook was using bare hands to handle cooked foods.
  • Critical - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.Observed bbq pork and egg rolls stored on dirty,used chicken boxes and cardboard egg crates during cooling process of cooked foods.STOP SALE ISSUED.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/14/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Provide proof within 60 days of hiring that training has been completed.
4/15/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment,fry cooler incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures of 41 DF or below.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Provide proof within 60 days of hiring that training has been completed.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.Ooerator discarded.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.Cooked rice ambient cooling stored in 6 inch deep covered container to recool in walk in cooler at 52 DF.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Fried batter pork,chicken found cold holding overnight in fry cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food in upright freezer.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.Raw chicken unpackaged stored above pork and beef in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
2/18/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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