Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC

4700 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32839

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2022
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3198109
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7965296
DBPR license5805079

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 9, 2022 1:32 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 9, 2022 3:57 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#14High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook on cookline. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08B-27-4

High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Prepped broccoli in used raw chicken wing box. Operator will rewash product **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid ant and roach spray near back door

#17High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked egg rolls in walk-in cooler, shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 droppings in dry storage room Approximately 20 droppings under water heater Approximately 30 under shelving next to walk-in cooler

#19High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (78F – Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen. Operator states out less then one hour. Placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple times in handsink near back door

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom

#22Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At back door, in bathroom

Basic 13

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up freezer near walk-in, walk-indoor, low boy cooler under make table **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-03-4

Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of make table, hoods,

#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under water heater

#13Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.