CHINA EXPRESS

Eagle Ridge Drive
Florida, 33877
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866073

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Operator put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice machine lid cracked.
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Enoz - B
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865579

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8729112

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sarah

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539823

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two open cans with straw in it on the top shelf in walk-in cooler over restaurant food. Operator removed opened cans. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over krab ragoons. Operator removed raw shell eggs from over krab ragoons. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539578

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Shane J Rivera in the process of taking exam will email with score. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351143

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink front counter. Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning