CHINA EXPRESS RESTAURANT
4731 NW 183 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33055
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01A-15-4High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. See stop sale. Observed frozen fishes inside reach in freezer unable to verify source. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor next to the cook equipment. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor next to the front kitchen door. Observed 30+ live roaches on the wall between the wall and a double door reach in cooler next to the restroom inside the kitchen. **Warning**
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed frozen fishes inside reach in freezer unable to verify source. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (47°F – Hot Holding) sprouts (63°F – Cold Holding) for less than 4 hours as per operator located at cook line in kitchen, operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Underneath hand washing sink in kitchen. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed and emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed wood and container with utensils inside hand washing sink. Operator removed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restock paper towels during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed honey chicken not date marked stored inside the reach in cooler. As per operator cooked 2 days ago. **Warning**
Basic 12
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Located next to the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed +10 dead roaches on the floor behind the prep table reach in cooler inside the kitchen next to the front door of the kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on top of the preparation table in kitchen. Operator removed during the inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed oil boxes stored on the floor next to cook line. Operator properly stored during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water on top of the three compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the cook equipment and under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table, operator properly stored inside chlorine sanitation solutions at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed 4 wet wiping towels on top of preparation table at cook equipment. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chili, sugar container on top of preparation table not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under cook equipment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.