CHINA EXPRESS
5301 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-04-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under AC unit. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings by back exit door hallway. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings by storage under sugar container. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under storage by hallway. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under AC unit. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings by back exit door hallway. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under storage by hallway bathroom. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container with sugar heavily soiled across cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Still observed food container with sugar heavily soiled across cook line. **Time Extended**
Basic 11
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty throughout all establishment. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table across three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches by dry storage under sugar containers across bathrooms. Observed two dead roaches by AC unit storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Still Observed one dead roach under AC unit storage. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across mop sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed floor soiled under three compartment sink. Observed floor soiled with breading by breading table machine. Observed fryers exterior heavily soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled with accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
36-17-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair by entrance door and by three compartment sink floor tiles in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-24-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by hallway and bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Still observed holes at some walls throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers heavily soiled. Observed breading table machine soiled across three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Observed fryer still soiled, observed breaded machine table cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and dusty by front counter. Observed wall soiled behind fryers. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: Observed wall soiled behind fryers. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:54 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.