CHINA XPRESS
2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE 102 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of water chestnuts, and 3 cans of hoisin sauce dented heavily or at the seams. The operator segregated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands less than 10-15 seconds twice during inspection. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands at handwash sink in rear and then touch broom handle before preparing rice. **Warning**
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and continue working with no handwash. Stopped employee and advised to wash hands. **Warning**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water as no hot water is available at either handwash sink. **Warning**
29-04-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed operator rinsing rice with non-food grade hose. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (64F – Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on cutting board on prep table, operator removed. All purpose cleaner on prep table with cutting board and utensils. Observed can of paint and paint brush stored over container of flour mix/coating. The operator relocated all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 6
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees use prep sink to wash hands twice, educated on using proper sink. **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance in disrepair and does not function. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance and in rear contained pots and utensils. The operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in rear unable to turn handle on hot water. **Warning**
Basic 13
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and corn starch. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink from cup and continue working with no handwash. Stopped employee and advised to wash hands. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, and wallet on prep table. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-06-4Basic – Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee smoking in enclosed hallway of plaza with kitchen door open, smoke odor in kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed metal bowl with raw chicken stored on floor, the operator relocated to prep table. Potato starch bag stored on floor in dry storage area, bucket of soy sauce on floor, vegetable oil on floor. **Warning**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and shelving all heavily soiled. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed rice uncovered in dry storage as well as corn starch. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:31 PM.
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.