CHINA EXPRESS ALACHUA
16181 NW US HWY 441 #160, ALACHUA 32615
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and flour stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager placed flour and rice on stand. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken placed in old chicken box.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stored in walk-in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked wontons in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed wontons from cooler during inspection. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer. Manager stated chicken prepared on 1/5. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in front of walk-in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap above and below back door. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice on cook line floor. Bags of msg and salt on kitchen floor in front of back door.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean utensils on cook line to cook chicken. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved cooked pork from underneath eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Shelves of reach-in cooler across from cook line. Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated item was prepared on 7/15, employee placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in front of kitchen, 81F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves on cart next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: Small gap observed. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Drain area beneath three compartment sink. Condensation pipe and electrical pipe in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
15
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bags of flour and rice in kitchen.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves on cart next to walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door to kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout the kitchen. Floor in walk-in cooler.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor behind front counter. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Drain area beneath three compartment sink. Condensation pipe and electrical pipe in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken stored in box in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken from the box and placed chicken in container. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage room next to back door.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bottles of peppers and nuts in walk-in cooler.
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chicken stored in container with menu as food liner. Manager removed menus from container. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Observed 20 rodent droppings on floor underneath hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed steel wool during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. Manager stated item was prepared the previous day at 2 pm. Manager placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing from reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Bags of rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over chicken soy sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf next to soy sauce. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of soap stored next to cans of ketchup on shelf in back storage area. Manager moved soap to shelf with other chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from cook line fryers, 73F. Manager turned hot water valve on, 111F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos drink on prep table by sauces.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple bottles of condiments on shelf above cooks line also yogurt on shelf above food to serve to public in reach in cooler behind front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards on prep table with deep grooves and cut marks. Shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves throughout kitchen. Inside of light shields soiled.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor delivered a different day than today. Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece by walk in freezer door absorbant to moisture.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler nearest front counter gasket are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Plastic pallets holding food items up off of ground by smoker/oven. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened bags of Togo boxes on floor by Handwash sink on cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a dead fly on the portioned wontons in container in reach in cooler, see stop sale. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over green peppers in walk in cooler also raw chicken over cut onions. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One fly on wontons in 1 container in reach in cooler.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaning soap by white vinegar on pallet next to cooks line, operator moved soap. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by multiple cleaning and miscellaneous items next to Three compartment sink. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).