China Star in Gainesville

Last inspected:

2120 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Overview

China Star in Gainesville has recorded 24 inspections with 108 total violations over the available period, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection — slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across inspections, with employee health reporting cited in at least 7 inspections, hand washing violations in 6 inspections, and shell stock requirements in 5 inspections. Chemical storage violations appeared in multiple recent inspections (March 2026, October 2025, July 2024). A fire safety violation was documented on October 27, 2025, when the back door exit path was found blocked; a second fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was noted on July 10, 2023. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on July 9, 2024, and a formal warning on July 10, 2023. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026, resulted in 15 violations with no further action required, repeating employee health reporting, chemical storage, shell stock, and hand washing violations documented in prior inspections.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
113Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

China Star in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.11 violations / inspection 5.11 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

China Star in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed : the back door with an accumulation of empty boxes on the outside step. The boxes were moved away. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed the fire extinguisher by the front door indicates a recharge is necessary.

China Star in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

China Star in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Star in Gainesville last inspected?
China Star in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Star in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at China Star in Gainesville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has China Star in Gainesville had?
China Star in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Star in Gainesville find?
China Star in Gainesville was most recently inspected on April 27, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Star in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, China Star in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has China Star in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, China Star in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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