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NameLUCKY STAR
Address3926 MARKET ST #202
 
City/State/ZIP
WILMINGTON NC 28403
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyNew Hanover
Inspection Date 5/13/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment, Utensils, and Linens (P) Washed and cut broccoli stored in soiled box broccoli was received in. Food shall only contact approved surfaces that are cleaned and sanitized, single-use articles, or laundered linens. Corrected, broccoli removed from box, education provided. REPEAT. 3-302.11(A)(1)(b) Packaged and Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw beef observed stored over cooked crawfish tails in freezer, both on metal sheet pans, observed the raw beef which was being cooled down and not yet frozen dripping onto cooked crawfish tails. Also observed raw eggs stored over drinks and ready to eat (RTE) sauces in beverage cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods from RTE food. Corrected, items relocated and crawfish tails discarded. 3-302.11(A)(4) Packaged and Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. Observed cut cabbage, cooked shrimp, and cooked crawfish stored in coolers without lids or wrappings to protect food. Food shall be protected by container lids or wrapping.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cut cabbage observed sitting out on counter at 48F. Maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. Corrected, PIC stated cabbage was taken out of cooler when establishment opened (approximately half an hour before violation was observed), items moved to walk-in cooler to cool to 41F.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food. Observed sauces and seasonings at wok station without identifying labels. Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
39 2 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.12 (A)(3)Food Storage, Prohibited Areas. Observed container of beef and several boxes of food stored on ground of walk-in coolers/freezers. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor to prevent contamination from the premises. REPEAT.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution of proper concentration (50-200 ppm for chlorine/150-400 ppm for quat). Corrected, placed into sanitizer bucket. REPEAT.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. Observed several containers stored as clean stacked wet. Thoroughly air dry cleaned and sanitized utensils prior to stacking. Repeat.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification. Non-debitable. Bread dough mixer and power drill not NSF approved and not being used for intended purposes. Equipment shall be ANSI or NSF approved for food use. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment. Majority of wire shelving in establishment observed with heavy paint chipping and rust. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Sides of equipment on cookline, caulking around sinks, shelving, walk-in cooler fan covers, cooler handles and areas under flip top lids observed soiled. Non-food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Repeat.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles. Lids left open on all outside waste containers. Maintain outside garbage lids closed when not in use.Repeat. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs. Drain plug missing on outside dumpster. Ensure drain plug on dumpsters and recyclable containers are in place.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing. Observed broken floor tiles and damaged walls, and floor coving. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Floors, walls, and wall coving observed with heavy buildup. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Repeat.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No 6-403.11 Designated Areas. Employee food observed stored above establishment food in beverage cooler. Designate an area for storage of employee's food and personal possessions that is away from establishment food and equipment to prevent contamination. Corrected, education provided and items relocated. Repeat.