Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CHINA CITY EXPRESS

810 1 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3655013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13486416
DBPR license5105192

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw eggs over won ton crisp. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (67F – Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out on cooks line for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 3 employees. All employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Repeat Violation
#2Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground . Behind the dumpster.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.