CHINA EXPRESS
Eagle Ridge Drive
Florida, 33877
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).