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CHINA TOKYO EXPRESS

CHINA TOKYO EXPRESS located in CAPE CORAL has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4827 Milton Street
Cape Coral, Florida, 33904
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13460435

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Observed hot water Faucet/handle is loose at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in kitchen and at front service area. Operator started inverting utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed egg rolls and cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933825

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meat in walk un freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts 73F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned sprouts with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked egg rolls. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8821997

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed one 0.5 lbs of hoisin sauce dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed egg rolls, noodles, and precooked meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790079

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with cut cabbage. Educated operator on not using cloth with food. Operator removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw frozen meats in walk in freezer. Educated operator on using food grade plastic and containers. Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs sitting out at room temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4: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 written procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed form. 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. Observed precooked noodles, precooked meats, and egg rolls not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated on importance of date marking. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-14-5: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.

Inspection Date: 10/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8455517

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meats in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing foods in food grade containers. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in cooler.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in front service hand wash sink. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash only. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and spring rolls in walk in freezer.
  • 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. Observed precooked egg rolls and precooked meats in walk in cooler.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352511

  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on inverting containers. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw frozen meats in walk in cooler.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored on top of box if cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to proper location. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator plastic containers stored in hand wash sinks. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-09-4:Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site