China Star in Dunedin
Last inspected:
916 Patricia Ave Unit C, Dunedin, FL 34698China Star in Dunedin averaged 12.1 violations per inspection across 23 inspections from March 2022 to April 2025—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility recorded 279 total violations, with high-priority violations appearing consistently across the inspection history. Hand washing violations were cited in at least 6 of the 23 inspections, consumer advisory violations in at least 8 inspections, parasite destruction violations in at least 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 5 inspections. Employee health policy violations appeared in multiple inspections, including employee health reporting (4 inspections) and employee health policy violations (1 inspection). Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 4 inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended following the April 8, 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on April 14, 2025 found 5 violations including high-priority hand washing and food condition issues; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Star in Dunedin: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
China Star in Dunedin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Star in Dunedin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Star in Dunedin last inspected?
- China Star in Dunedin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Star in Dunedin?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Star in Dunedin are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has China Star in Dunedin had?
- China Star in Dunedin has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Star in Dunedin find?
- China Star in Dunedin was most recently inspected on June 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Star in Dunedin ever been shut down?
- No, China Star in Dunedin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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