CHINA XPRESS

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water as no hot water is available at either handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Hot water has not been corrected at this time. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (64F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed cut leafy greens (74 - Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he forgot to hang posters. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance in disrepair and does not function. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in rear unable to turn handle on hot water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he has ordered parts to fix sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and corn starch. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed bowl as scoop for flour. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed metal bowl with raw chicken stored on floor, the operator relocated to prep table. Potato starch bag stored on floor in dry storage area, bucket of soy sauce on floor, vegetable oil on floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed oil stored on floor at time of callback. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he forgot to hang posters. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and shelving all heavily soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice uncovered in dry storage as well as corn starch. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed dry goods still uncovered. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat broccoli in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the broccoli to other shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards across soiled.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed containers top and storage race heavily soiled.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep fried.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and rice not labeled.

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal cell phone then begin cooking without washing hands. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink by back door. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand wash sink. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in raw beef in walk in cooler and in roll top reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door of walk in cooler as soiled, handles on reach in cooler units on cook line, and exterior of bulk contains of salt, msg, sugar flour and starches as heavily soiled. Warning

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed styrofoam container placed in rice cooker. Educated operator on potential cross contamination through single service items. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood, wall and floor. Operator states that it is being cleaned tomorrow. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door of walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave on table across from walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under and over prep table on cook line as soiled. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front hand wash sink in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed soiled drill stored on dry storage shelf. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler as heavily soiled. Observed interior of both reach in cooler units on cook line as soiled. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on wall in kitchen by door by register. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple utensils at cookline handwash sink. Operator removed the utensils to allow accessibility. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl at sugar container. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soil residue buildup behind handles of reach in cooler, Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items on floor at Walk in Cooler and Freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at frontline handwash sink.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food items of sugar, salt, and flour containers not labeled. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee garnish food with bare hands.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese on back prep table at 65F cold holding.

Intermediate - 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. Provided Operator with printout.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with forms and had all employees on duty sign.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle across from plastic shelf by 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in sauce in walk in cooler.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple employee food items stored over food served to customers in walk in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under wire rack by back door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of bulk containers in dry storage areas as spoiled.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers of food in walk in cooler.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of both reach in coolers on cook line as soiled.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink near front counter as slow draining.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table next to peas. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Observed open water bottle on table next to cutting board. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood vents dripping grease onto wall behind wok stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelving units and soiled exterior of bulk containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed grout as soiled and worn away near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-29: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over raw beef in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily grooved and stained cutting board present in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in both hand wash sinks. Operator moved items to make sinks accessible. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in sugar and starch bins. Operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of lids of bulk rice containers across from mop sink.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table next to wonton preparation.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from wok stove as soiled.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily grooved and stained cutting board on top of roll top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near mop sink.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers used as a scoop in 5 separate containers in prep area closest to walk in units. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and exterior of containers. Observed soiled exterior of bulk containers used to store rice in storage area across from mop sink.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelf where bulk containers of soy sauce are stored in cook line.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board on roll top reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open bottle of water on prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor by walk in cooler. operator moved item for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restroom.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on dishes stored on drying rack next to Three Compartment Sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed tools stored in same container as can openers on top of roll top reach in cooler

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on cook line, and soiled exterior of rice containers near back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed cutting board as stained. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in all 6 bins of flours, sugar and starches on dry storage shelves by walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed containers being used as scoops. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed cutting board as heavily grooved. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler on cook line soiled with a mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed gaskets as still soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on various food containers especially in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-16: Observed some old labels still on containers of food in walk in cooler. Time Extended