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 dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3740552
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13779054
DBPR license5105192

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple frozen foods prepared onsite not date marked.Person in charge stated it was placed in the freezer on 8/8/26 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.observed in dry storage cans and bottle water stored on floor. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.

#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 opening not protected with self-closing door in dry storage.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 12, 2026 2:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.