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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed produce stored in soiled blue containers
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In chest freezer- dumplings in grocery bagels
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In refrigerator by front counter- raw beef and chicken over portioned sauces, operator removed sauces and put chicken on bottom, beef above it. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Cutting board at lift top stained
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic jugs in was by 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of safe Staff certificates, discussed with operator.
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine bin. Small ice machine by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Boxes of shrimp in bucket on floor, some portions 61F, operator removed all from box, put in buss tub and turned water on, shrimp will be prepped to cook immediately after thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:41 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.