CHINA EXPRESS
US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in bucket of standing water near three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Discussed proper methods. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-17-6: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 sheet pan of raw chicken stored over boxes of raw shrimp in stand up reach-in freezer to the right of the walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage with operator.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Wontons (124F - Hot Holding) in steam table at time of inspection. Item had been in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator started to reheat product. As a repeat violation, the importance of maintaining proper temperature was discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard present behind soda reach-in cooler that is no longer being used in lobby in front of sliding doors with 5 lizard droppings. Operator started to catch lizard to remove and cleaned up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork Wontons (111F - Hot Holding) on steam table off cook line. Power source was unplugged, operator plugged in power. Operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in handwash sink in rear of kitchen to the right of the prep sink and left of the mop sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen to the right of the prep sink near the mop sink. Operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen along cove molding and underneath equipment. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris and top of fryers soiled with an accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to the left of the fryers. Discussed in depth with operator and employee. Warning
- 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed incorrect bleach being used as a sanitizer to clean food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store and brought back approved sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bags in contact with food in reach-in freezers and take out menu in contact with food in reach-in coolers. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Egg Rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers. Operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food was not taken this morning. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Egg Rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers. Operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food was not taken this morning. See stop sale. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored on shelf next to sauce underneath rice cooker. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed incorrect bleach being used as a sanitizer to clean food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store and brought back approved sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 10 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).