DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHINA EXPRESS

Based on 7 health inspections, CHINA EXPRESS in HUDSON has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

US Highway 19
Florida, 34667
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/30/2025

Inspection #: 3596291

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877882

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer's basket and under the stove is covered with soiled with grease. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 4 bags in the reach in freezer by the front counter have nonfood-grade bags. The operator replaced bags with food grade bags. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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 the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-904. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by the hand sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The probe thermometer needs a new battery. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Penny T. and Chun Chen. Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside the microwave. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893273

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair resistant Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8758652

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543368

  • 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

Inspection Date: 11/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8543040

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 11/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368026

  • 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