ASIAN EXPRESS
Based on 12 health inspections, ASIAN EXPRESS in OVIEDO has earned a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Oviedo Mall Boulevard
Florida, 32765
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13531820
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 7/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10962514
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Tanks under front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under fryers
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. - 1 light in hood system
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk sugar, cornstarch, MSG, Flour. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Garlic in oil 89°, operator placed correct in freezer for quick cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board in kitchen area.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 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.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - sweet and sour chicken prepared day prior. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 5/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843383
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on On/OFF breaker next to mop sink -1 roach at electric junction left of on off switch next to mop sink -1 live roach on rear exit door -1 live roach inside breaker panel door -1 live roach in expanding foam above breaker box -3 live roaches in prep table next to rear exit door -7 live roaches behind dry storage self outside of walk in cooler -1 life roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on right wall under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on wall behind ice machine -3 live under reach in cooler on cooks line -1 live roach on door of breaker panel Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -4 live roaches on top of ON/OFF breaker next to mop sink -4 live roaches on top LEFT and RIGHT door hinge of reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler -1 live roach behind reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler -1 live roach in center door hing of rear exit door - -1 live roach in basket of reach in cooler on cooks line -1 life roach left side of ice machine -1 live roach on exterior of mop sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: -1 live roach in gasket of reach in freezer -1 live roach on exterior of mop sink -1 live roach in rear right caster of reach in cooler on cooks line -all found live roaches have been killed by operator -area cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10844332
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842505
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on On/OFF breaker next to mop sink -1 roach at electric junction left of on off switch next to mop sink -1 live roach on rear exit door -1 live roach inside breaker panel door -1 live roach in expanding foam above breaker box -3 live roaches in prep table next to rear exit door -7 live roaches behind dry storage self outside of walk in cooler -1 life roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on right wall under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on wall behind ice machine -3 live under reach in cooler on cooks line -1 live roach on door of breaker panel Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: -4 live roaches on top of ON/OFF breaker next to mop sink -4 live roaches on top LEFT and RIGHT door hinge of reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler -1 live roach behind reach in freezer outside of walk in cooler -1 live roach in center door hing of rear exit door - -1 live roach in basket of reach in cooler on cooks line -1 life roach left side of ice machine -1 live roach on exterior of mop sink Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 5/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842321
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -20 dead roaches around water heater -3 dead roaches in light shield in fixture outside of walk in cooler Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on On/OFF breaker next to mop sink -1 roach at electric junction left of on off switch next to mop sink -1 live roach on rear exit door -1 live roach inside breaker panel door -1 live roach in expanding foam above breaker box -3 live roaches in prep table next to rear exit door -7 live roaches behind dry storage self outside of walk in cooler -1 life roach on wall behind 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on right wall under 3 compartment sink -1 live roach on wall behind ice machine -3 live under reach in cooler on cooks line -1 live roach on door of breaker panel Admin Complaint
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Roach dropping on upper wall right corner leading to area above electric box Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 4/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10734971
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Cooked chicken stored on top of dripping water at the walk-in cooler . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on fryer handle . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table in.
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken on top of cooked to cool chicken at the prep table the one facing the fryer . Operator removed it to the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce . Observed raw chicken stored on top of carrots at the walk-in cooler . Operator switch it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 12/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8759395
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles soiled. Operator wiped clean. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in fan covers soiled - walk in cooler shelves soiled
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - gallon jug cut and reused to scoop cooked rice. Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over bag of carrots Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board stained at cookline
Inspection Date: 2/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8613030
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - storing food items in reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - next to cook line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-19: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612220
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - storing food items in reach in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on wall below triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: - 3 on wall in electrical room - 2 on shelf in dry storage room. Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - next to cook line cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at cook line soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-15: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 2/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470459
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below fryers Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler shelves soiled Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. - Gallon jug cut, used as scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - storing food items in reach in freezer Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 3 on wall below triple sink Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - noodles (62F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Advised operator to divide into shallow pans and keep lid off for better cooling. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. - next to cook line cooler Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board at cook line soiled Warning
Inspection Date: 8/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368314
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead in the aqua fog box on the line spoke with Randy at the Orlando office-follow up on next regular routine inspection
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator has a painters mixer attached to a drill to mix batter
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. At the shelf for the water heater
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven ; chicken (110F - Hot Holding)