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CHINA EXPRESS

5301 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3776660
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13914950
DBPR license2326861

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning
#7Basic36-24-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-27-5

Basic – – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-17: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:57 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)

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