CHINA STAR

1916 SR 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NEW CHINA STAR VALRICO LLC · License: SEA3917147

CHINA STAR in Valrico, FL has 23 inspections on record with 205 total violations (8.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
205Violations
0Closures

Data current as of May 14, 2025

Inspection History (23)

May 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
Jan 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition
Sep 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V42 Equipment condition
Feb 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Jul 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Nov 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jun 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Jan 7, 2020 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Sep 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
V42 Equipment condition
V43 Premises maintained
Jul 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Jan 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition
Jul 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Mar 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V06 Handwashing facilities
V09 No contamination
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Dec 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 17 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

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

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHINA STAR has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

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: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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: May 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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