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CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT

CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT has 7 health inspections on file for its MIAMI location, with an overall rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4731 Northwest 183rd Street
Miami, Florida, 33055
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463750

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of carrot on walk in cooler floor.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried rice (41F - Cold Holding); honey chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding);uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered it. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shel, eggs over cut onions and cut pepper on open lid reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked shell eggs over cooked pork ribs on open lid reach in cooler, operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sprouts (69F - Cold Holding)on preparation table for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463235

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice storage container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: No observed **Time Extended**
  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Still observed **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken and bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: No observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dishes stored it in hand sink, also garbage can blocking the hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: At the time of callback inspection observed multiple plastic containers inside hand sink. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Erik. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-23: At the time of callback inspection no food manager certificate provided. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908630

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice storage container. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken and bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (69F - Cold Holding); eggs rolls (86F - Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dishes stored it in hand sink, also garbage can blocking the hand sink, operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Erik. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/18/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470463

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377451

  • 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.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(253 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Meal Delivery
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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