CHINA EXPRESS
807 EAGLE RIDGE DR · LAKE WALES · Polk County · FL 33859
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
28-17-4High Priority – Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Hand washing sink when used drain backup on floor **Warning**
10-05-5High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80° F water by rice on front counter. **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table leg 1 live roach in corn starch 1 live roach on table by rice cooker 1 live roach on reachin cooler door 1 live roach by the grease trap 1live on pipe behind cookline **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 dropping on top of grease trap under 3-compartment sink 6 dropping on food storage rack next to unopened cans 12 dropping on floor under box soda **Warning**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hand in 3-compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand washing sinks **Warning**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Small holes in ceiling in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead by mop sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle water on slicer. Employee discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink on frontline **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:08 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.