CHINA 1 EXPRESS
964 N. CONGRESS AVE, WEST PALM BEACH 33409
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 6 dead roaches in kitchen on shelves under front counter. 1 dead roach in kitchen on top of white upright reach in freezer. Operator removed dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken stored in reused cardboard box. Operator moved cooked chicken into food grade plastic storage container. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Right side flip top cooler; cooked vegetable egg roll (60F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (54F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (55F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 3 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line; hand wash sink blocked by multiple items stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
9
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 50 dead roaches on shelves under front counter. 12 dead roaches in kitchen on floor under cook line. 1 dead roach in kitchen on cook line hand wash sink. 4 dead roaches in kitchen on floor in dry storage area. 3 dead roaches in dining room inside storage cabinets. Admin Complaint
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice warmer; rice spoon in standing water 78°F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At right side white upright reach in freezer; uncovered sheet tray of raw chicken stored over ready to eat plantains. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed apples and root vegetables. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen on shelf across from cook line. 1 live roach in kitchen on floor under cook top. Admin Complaint
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (50°F - Ambient Air Cold Holding). Operator stated being held overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs (50°F - Ambient Air Cold Holding). Operator stated being held overnight. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); tofu (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); tofu (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. At cook line left side flip top cooler; tofu (48°F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (48°F - Cold Holding). At cook line right side flip top cooler; cooked pork egg rolls (54°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, being held overfilled above product line for 3 hours, moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-25-4:High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; threaded faucet with hose attached, no vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line; hand wash sink used to store utensils. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/30/2023 revealed 13 total violations (9 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).