CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT
4731 Northwest 183rd Street
Miami, Florida, 33055
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over green onions in walk in cooler, operator properly stored it.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice container.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over vegetables inside walk in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
- 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 eggs rolls (120°F - Hot Holding); honey chicken (118°F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator reheated at to 165°F. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by cutting machine. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees name Omar, Yulisa with not food handle training.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside rice container. Operator removed it.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple hole on the ceiling at the kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 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 vitamins on top of preparation table, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food storage containers soiled, equipment doors handles soiled.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork and raw chicken thawing at room temperature, operator open the cold running water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towels on top of preparation table, operator placed inside sanitation solutions. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fried rice without time marked.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed fried rice without time marked.
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 200 ppm, operator add water. Corrected On-Site
- 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 8/11/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).