CHINA EXPRESS
5301 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed rice storage in a garbage container
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork / shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the products **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches under a bag of onions that was on the kitchen floor , 2 live crawling from inside of a reach in cooler, 2live crawling from a container of flour , 3 crawling on the hallway wall .
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live roaches crawling on 5lb bag of onions and from a container of flour.
41-25-4High Priority – Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment throughout the kitchen
Intermediate 4
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Performed thermometer calibration
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket/ utensils in the sink
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-4Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of egg rolls, pork, shrimp in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator **Repeat Violation**
Basic 21
32-09-4Basic – A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed establishment using it as an office and was told by operator was not accessible to guest
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
32-21-4Basic – Bathroom door not self-closing.
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on all exterior attached equipments.
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
23-04-4Basic – Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface by the 3 compartment sink
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid broken
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken and bag of onions on the floor . Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the kitchen
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at kitchen or bathroom sink **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4Basic – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used for pork storage in the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4Basic – Observed approximately 30 plus Dead roaches on premises throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service articles. Observed pickles and chicken stored in soy sauce containers in the reach in cooler
23-14-4Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour/ sugar/ rice etc
22-16-4Basic – Intermediate – Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.