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CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT

4731 NW 183 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33055

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3617823
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10908630
DBPR license2318086

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked pork in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (69F – Cold Holding); eggs rolls (86F – Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple dishes stored it in hand sink, also garbage can blocking the hand sink, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager name Erik. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl inside rice storage container. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

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

Warning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cooked chicken and bag of carrots on walk in cooler floor. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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