Inspection Report

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

TAIWAN EXPRESS

3601 COLUMBIA ST · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32805

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3692174
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13636728
DBPR license5811541

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 22, 2026 2:58 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 24, 2026 11:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority7 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Total = 120 Rodent droppings 40 rodent under triple sink 35 rodent droppings under the cook line 25 rodent droppings under the prep table 20 rodent droppings on the side of the reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate31A-09-4

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

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate16-37-1

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

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Repeat Violation
#15Intermediate27-11-4

Intermediate – No running water at mop sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.

#16Intermediate27-09-4

Intermediate – No running water at three-compartment sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#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
#3Basic14-05-4

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

#4Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Above glass reach in cooler and front counter by portable ac unit. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-13-4

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
#6Basic35B-01-4

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

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-24-5

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

Repeat Violation
#8Basic23-03-4

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
#9Basic36-27-5

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

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from faucet. Hand sink located next to triple sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:04 AM.

Violation category totals
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
3 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 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
3 observation(s)

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