CHINA EXPRESS
5748 West Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33144
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in dining area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in dining area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed soiled air vent in kitchen areas; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cups and cell phone on cutting board and above food prep at front counter. Observed personal drinking cups in same cooler with food for customers. Operator removed all items to secure location. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed coffee cups and cell phone on cutting board and above food prep at front counter; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved onto shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed oil next to cook line on floor. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air fan in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed soiled air fan in kitchen area; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed rust on shelves in reach in cooler; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer; at callback. **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler cardboard used to line food contact shelf. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in dining area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in kitchen areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cups and cell phone on cutting board and above food prep at front counter. Observed personal drinking cups in same cooler with food for customers. Operator removed all items to secure location. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved onto shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster available, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air fan in kitchen area. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in cooler. Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on floor. Operator moved off of ground. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tempura flour container not labeled on kitchen table. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on counter above cutting board where sushi is made. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink with sponges and rag stored inside. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed cooked rolls on menu with masago; not identified. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept. Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with manager. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2025 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 8/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops inside of rice containers. Coached moderator on proper scoops with handles should be used, operator removed bowls. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles throughout establishment with water marks.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food grade containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. Advised operator to rewash rinse and sanitize, operator removed bins and put into sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food grade container, operator removed sticker and placed bin in sink for wash rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked pork in walk in cooler not covered after cooling. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over French fries in walk in freezer out of original package. Operator put food in proper order on shelves. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish and shrimp. Operator moved containers into proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw sushi rolls on menu not marked for customers to know which is raw. Operator marked menus to advise customers which are raw items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls, chicken wings no covered inside of the reach in cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice container no labeled.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the front counter area, kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the front counter area, kitchen area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/7/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the front counter area, kitchen area.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two cans of energy drink on top of the prep table. Manager throw away the cans. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone, speaker on the prep area. Manager removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of chicken stored on the kitchen floor. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs in standing water. Manager put in running water. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/21/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).