China Xpress
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
37
Score
China Xpress appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 81, putting China Xpress on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards across soiled.
22-02-4
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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer doors.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed containers top and storage race heavily soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from deep fried.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and rice not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manner certification for: Wai Man Kam taken on 12-12-2019 expired as of 12-12-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of bulk sugar bin as soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on fan guard of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets as soiled on reach in cooler across from fryers, and soiled exterior on bulk bins for rice. **Warning**
23-03-4
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 garden hose sprayer in use to fill pans on wok stove, and drill style electrical machine used to stir sauce in back storage area. **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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.
09-01-4
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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle across from plastic shelf by 3 compartment sink.
41-17-4
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 Operator with printout.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at back hand wash sink.
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in sauce in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
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.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris on floor under wire rack by back door.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of bulk containers in dry storage areas as spoiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers of food in walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of both reach in coolers on cook line as soiled.
22-16-4
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.
29-20-5
32
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
36-63-4
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**
23-03-4
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**
36-10-4
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**
12B-07-4
67
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily grooved and stained cutting board present in kitchen.
22-02-4
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**
31A-09-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled exterior of lids of bulk rice containers across from mop sink.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on prep table next to wonton preparation.
12B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from wok stove as soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water near 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Xpress last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Xpress on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Xpress?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Xpress.
How does China Xpress compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
China Xpress most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has China Xpress' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Xpress have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Xpress means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Xpress inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Xpress is inspected around two times per year on average.
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