China Express

5301 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

China Express, located at 5301 Ne 2 Ave in Miami, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on January 21, 2026. This inspection resulted in one major and eight minor violations, including issues with soiled ceilings, a malfunctioning cooler, and a gap in the exterior door. The facility has a history of mostly high-risk inspections over its twelve recorded evaluations.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled by bathroom,preparation area,storage,cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler disconnected. As per employee cooler broken. No TCS food available inside cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-21: Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket back door. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
61
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Coached employee to wash hands with soap before engaging with food customer. **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flies flying around hand sink by kitchen near mop sink and 5 live flies flying by three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw shrimp stored inside thank you bags at white chest freezer. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (123F - Hot Holding)at steam table front counter. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink front counter. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink by three compartment sink. Running Water for 2 minutes temperature 75°F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed cardboard soiled under three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled by bathroom,preparation area,storage,cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler disconnected. As per employee cooler broken. No TCS food available inside cooler. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled by lobby and cook line. Observed floor with accumulation of flour on floor next to white chest freezer. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container soy sauce stored on floor near cook line. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by hallway near back door. Observed flour container stored on floor by breading table. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching salt across bathroom. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board By prep area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an energy drink open stored inside reach in cooler near to bathroom. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken wings thawing inside three compartment sink. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near back door. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
15
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from customers at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
67
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies flying around the three compartment sink and one live flies flying by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed three live flies flying by drink storage by hallway and observed two flies flying by prep area cooler and observed two flies flying by three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed three live flies flying around mop sink and two flies flying around drink and dry storage by hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed raw frozen beef stored over raw shrimps at reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed raw chicken containers stored over raw beef containers at reach in cooler across three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still Observed raw chicken containers stored over raw beef containers at reach in cooler across three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by bathroom hallway. Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks at hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks by hallway and one dead roach by under rice containers by hallway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed 3 dead roaches stuck in spiderweb by wall near reach in cooler by bathroom. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from customers at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by reach in freezers and water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed floor under reach in freezers soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Still observed floor has accumulation of food debris under reach in coolers,freezer and fryers. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
45
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies flying around the three compartment sink and one live flies flying by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed three live flies flying by drink storage by hallway and observed two flies flying by prep area cooler and observed two flies flying by three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cabbage stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler at storage near bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed shredded cabbage stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler at storage near bathroom. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed raw frozen beef stored over raw shrimps at reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed raw chicken containers stored over raw beef containers at reach in cooler across three compartment sink. **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
53A-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by bathroom hallway. Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks at hallway. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks by hallway and one dead roach by under rice containers by hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from customers at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by reach in freezers and water heater. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed floor under reach in freezers soiled. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign by front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Still Observed no sign by front counter and they removed the sign from hand sink by three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Time Extended**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan stored on floor across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Observed a fan stored on floor across cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and heavily dusty by front counter next to fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by back door exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: Still Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by back door exit. **Time Extended**
42-01-4
27
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies flying around the three compartment sink and one live flies flying by cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cabbage stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler at storage near bathroom. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. Observed raw frozen beef stored over raw shrimps at reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per manager cut less than 2 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) by prep reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager less than 4 hours. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee thawed and prepared in the morning. Less than 4 hours. Manager stored inside reach in freezer for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken. **Warning**
53A-10-4
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 by email. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by three compartment sink. Observed cutting board soiled by prep table across cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink by three compartment sink. Running Water for 2 minutes temperature 77°F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard by three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents heavily dusty above hallway and prep area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by bathroom hallway. Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks at hallway. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from customers at reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by reach in freezers and water heater. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor across three compartment sink. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by hallway. Observed white vinegar containers stored on floor by hallway. Observed rice container stored on floor by hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall cracks by bathroom. Observed holes at wall by hallway. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign by front counter. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan stored on floor across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open energy drink stored at reach in cooler by storage near bathroom. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris at all reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink with slow draining at front counter. **Warning**
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and heavily dusty by front counter next to fryers. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by back door exit. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled across three compartment sink. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
10
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over broccoli inside reach in cooler at prep area. Operator properly rearranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over veggies inside reach in cooler at prep area. Employee properly arranged by cooking tempetures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tostones (112F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (115F - Hot Holding) on steam table. As per operator for approximately 2 hrs. Operator reheated tostones (165F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (165F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly segregated inside reach in cooler at prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone next to to go containers across cook line. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed st dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all chest freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled in all cooler units.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior heavily soiled in Al cooler units. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
47
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw salad (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per employee from the day before.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed green peppers. Also observed raw chicken over unwashed cabbage.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Coleslaw salad (48F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at storage area. As per employee from the day before.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at restroom. Manager provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers and freezers interior soiled throughout kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled at preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled under mixer machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 flour bags stored on floor at prep area. Employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside all chest freezers at kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tostones and vegetables (frozen) thawing at room temperature. As per manager for approximately 20 minutes. Manager placed products inside refrigerator for proper thawing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hand wash soiled next to cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
35
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in front counter steam table: fries (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated fries in warmer for 30 minutes.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 flies around drain between three compartment sink and hand washing sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Pump spray bottle of insecticide on floor next to three compartment sink. Manager moved spray bottle outside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at kitchen hand washing sink, 78F. Man turned hot water on for sink, 112F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. No written procedure available. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap and hand towels provided at handwash sink. No soap and hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice in dry storage area. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Case of paper pails stored on floor in dry storage area.
24-07-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in front counter hand washing sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water stored on prep table across from cook line fryer. Manager moved bottle of water to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of Pepsi stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor between three compartment sink and hand washing sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and cooking oil stored on cook line floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light fixture on cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cart next to cook line fryer greasy. Hood vents above fryer greasy. Door frames of all kitchen reach-in coolers. Top of barrel of rice. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed at room temperature. Manager placed beef under running water in prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to front counter hand washing sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter next to front counter steam table. Manager placed towels in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
18
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue.
22-35-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed peppers inside reach in cooler at cook line, employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler, as per employees less than 2 hours, employee moved noodles to reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spring rolls (124F - Hot Holding); at front counter, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee reheated during inspection. spring rolls (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee bathroom. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooke pork and cooked crispy chicken not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours inside reach in cooler at cook line.
02C-02-5
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 form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in raw shrimp container in reach in cooler at the cook line, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in all units throughout kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled with accumulated dust floor fan in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink at preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employee wearing soiled apron. **Repeat Violation**
13-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container for time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned after being emptied prior to refilling. Observed soiled interior of rice warmer at the front counter.
22-09-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce and cooking oil plastic containers stored on floor at kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed raw chicken
06-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in raw rice container at dry storage area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulation in all equipment throughout kitchen. Also soiled gaskets in all units throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in all units throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crispy chicken container not covered inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar and salt container not identified with common name at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
12
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg rolls (112F - Hot Holding) in front counter area. As per manager, the product was there for approximately 2 hours. Manager reheated egg rolls to 202°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use hand washing sink as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer with 120°F as lowest temperature available. Unable to measure cold holding temperatures.
05-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauce stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
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