CHINA STAR

916 PATRICIA AVE UNIT C, Dunedin, FL 34698

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHINA STAR OF DUNEDIN FL INC · License: SEA6216799

CHINA STAR in Dunedin, FL has 23 inspections on record with 279 total violations (12.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
279Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 14, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
Apr 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Sep 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
Apr 5, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V41 Toilet facilities
Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
Oct 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage
Mar 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jan 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Sep 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
Jul 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Dec 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Feb 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 22 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Apr 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 19 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V42 Equipment condition

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHINA STAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 12.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHINA STAR had?
CHINA STAR has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHINA STAR ever been shut down?
No, CHINA STAR has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHINA STAR?
The most frequently cited violations at CHINA STAR are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: April 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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