Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

TAIWAN EXPRESS

3601 COLUMBIA ST · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32805

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3648628
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13465178
DBPR license5811541

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 17, 2026 12:42 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 20, 2026 3:54 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings inside hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. 4 rodent topping underneath prep table holding rice cooker. 2 rodent droppings underneath prep table holding container of sugar flour. Over 100 rodent droppings underneath cook line. 25 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. 25 rodent droppings behind reach in white chest freezer. 13 rodent dropping by reach in chest freezer at facilities exit door 10 rodent droppings inside hand wash restroom. =170 rodent droppings total. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink on cooks line.

#18Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic tropicana orange juice containers with no handle used to scoop flour and corn starch. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cooks line.

#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple prep shelves throughout facility and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above soda reach in cooler, and above prep table reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic24-13-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean trays, rolling racks and cooking pans stored in restroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooks line heavily soiled with grease.

#10Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath 3 compartment sink.

#11Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line, and all prep table counters throughout facility. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink.

#15Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, msg, and flour not labeled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · 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
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)

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