Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINA XPRESS

2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE 102 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3627336
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13695651
DBPR license4606447

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate9 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 3

#10High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water as no hot water is available at either handwash sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Hot water has not been corrected at this time. **Time Extended**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed cut leafy greens (74 – Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler. **Time Extended**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he forgot to hang posters. **Time Extended**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance in disrepair and does not function. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he has ordered parts to fix sink. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed bowl as scoop for flour. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic32-12-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed oil stored on floor at time of callback. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic36-68-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Operator states he forgot to hang posters. **Time Extended**

Warning
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and shelving all heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed rice uncovered in dry storage as well as corn starch. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Observed dry goods still uncovered. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:21 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
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
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.