GOLDEN STAR

Name: GOLDEN STAR
Address: 10805 102 AVE, LARGO, FL, 33778, US
Rating: 31.2

10805 102 AVE, LARGO, FL 33778

License #6215870

31.2 Grade F / 100

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September 8, 2026 · 12 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GOLDEN STAR in LARGO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 31.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 8, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 15 critical, 10 major, 57 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and prep table on cook line soiled
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lined shelves between next to fryers on cook line
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer handles soiled
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line soiled
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids in hand sinks missing paper, removed
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Plastic bins of rice stored directly in front of hand sink at rear of kitchen with no splash guard, discussed potential for cross contamination with staff
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil containers on floor on cook line

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over kitchen
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door does not fit door frame with gaps around edges
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice bucket stored under hand sink at rear of kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soup sauce bins on floor in prep area
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Meat slicer guard soiled
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Shell egg trays reused on cook line
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on floor under triple sink
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in to go bags in chest freezer
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Unpackaged raw chicken over unpackaged raw pork in freezer
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (79F - Cold Holding) held on cook line, less than 4 hours, moved to cooler
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200ppm, diluted to 100ppm
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket lids in hand sink, removed

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls with no handle stored inside brown powder mix and rice. Operator removed bows.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board near meat slicer on prep table.
[08B-20-4] Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. Operator segregated cans.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf on prep table rusted.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 4 five gallons of cooking oil stored on floor near walk-in cooler. Operator placed cooking oil on pallets.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in all three reach-in freezers in kitchen.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lids.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw pork thawing in container near three-compartment sink without running cold water. Operator placed raw pork in sink with running cold water.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Brown powder mix removed from original packaging not identified by common name.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. a. Two #10 cans of baby corn on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler. b. #10 can of ketchup on dry-storage shelf located near walk-in cooler.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw shell eggs and then touch clean utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator clean-up plan.