CHINA EXPRESS
Based on 8 health inspections, CHINA EXPRESS in LAKE WALES has earned a 3.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 days ago · 8 reports on file
Eagle Ridge Drive
Florida, 33877
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/10/2026· 2d ago
Inspection #: 3682434
Inspection Completed - No Further Action11/19/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10898884
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
3/12/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8866073
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 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.
10/22/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8865579
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 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**
8/20/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8729112
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 2 basic
- 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
2/27/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8539823
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 basic
- 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
1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8539578
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 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
10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8351143
Follow-up Inspection Required3 int, 2 basic
- 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