China Star in Stuart

Last inspected:

1501 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
Overview

China Star in Stuart has been emergency-closed once, on April 12, 2019, for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 185 violations across 30 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection—nearly 20 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern: employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 of the last 8 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in 6 of 8, and food contact surface violations in 4 of 8. The facility has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026, a complaint-based full inspection, documented 30 violations including 3 high-priority citations for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisory, resulting in a warning issued. Prior to that, an August 20, 2025 routine inspection found 15 violations including high-priority violations for proper hand/arm washing and chemical storage, and a July 19, 2024 inspection prompted an administrative complaint recommendation after 4 high-priority violations were documented.

Most recent closure: April 12, 2019 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
189Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China Star in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

China Star in Stuart: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for China Star in Stuart
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity N/A

China Star in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for China Star in Stuart
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024047744 $200.00 Jul 19, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2019019995 $400.00 Apr 15, 2019 Miami (Doral)

China Star in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Assigned to Inspector

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

China Star in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Star in Stuart last inspected?
China Star in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was China Star in Stuart last shut down?
China Star in Stuart was last shut down on April 12, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at China Star in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at China Star in Stuart are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has China Star in Stuart had?
China Star in Stuart has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Star in Stuart find?
China Star in Stuart was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has China Star in Stuart ever been shut down?
Yes, China Star in Stuart has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has China Star in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Star in Stuart has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has China Star in Stuart been fined?
China Star in Stuart has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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