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CHINA EXPRESS II

2522 SANTA BARBARA BLVD · CAPE CORAL · Lee County · FL 33914

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3587047
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10835754
DBPR license4605591

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching shorts and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator to wash hands and not to be touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed fruits in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef over the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and spare ribs not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease built up under cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and pork. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pork and chicken uncovered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.