CHINA EXPRESS TAKE-OUT
1159 S PINELLAS AVENUE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with cooked pork in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High 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-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in warewashing area. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – 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.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table near walk-in cooler is rusted.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bowl of raw shrimp stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers.
23-03-4Basic – 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-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of cut vegetables, cooked egg rolls, shrimp and sauces not covered in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:02 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
7 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.