Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA EXPRESS

250 PALM COAST PKWY NE STE 406 · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3603526
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887856
DBPR license2800833

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat vegetables on top portion of flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved bowl of fish too prep table and identified them as personal. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice and noodles cooked and stored in deep covered containers. Discussed and provided handouts in Chinese too person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food mixed together in multiple coolers. Discussed with person in charge.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above food prep tables and flip-top cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler doors torn

#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching onions in walk-in cooler. Discuss with person in charge.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.