CHINA EXPRESS TAKE-OUT
1159 S PINELLAS AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
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. Located in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve container without handle stored inside container of cooked peas and carrots in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler is rusted.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bowl of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwave is soiled with grease buildup and debris on top.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables, cooked egg rolls, shrimp and sauces not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above open pan of sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator placed item on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From refrigerator near front counter at 11:35am. Operator moved item to the freezer. a. cooked egg rolls (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with black substance and food debris between cracks. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
12
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.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw beef, raw chicken and raw pork in reach in freezer not covered **Repeat Violation**
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee just rinsed hands, did not use soap
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food pans and put on shelf to dry without sanitizing them, discussed proper wash, rinse sanitize procedure with employee.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag and to go bag used to store cooked food in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken above sauces, cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, no temperature monitoring **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Microwave soiled
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by multiple different items, all items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 12 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).