Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC

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

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3303881
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8204288
DBPR license5805079

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 8, 2023 1:27 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 8, 2023 3:04 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. noodles (80F – Cooling) operator states cooling approximately 3.5 hours. Operator will reheat and begin cooling process again **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple times In walk-in cooler and reach in freezer

#12High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Pork over shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 observed under water heater in kitchen. 5 observed in mop sink Observed 9 in dry storage area 10 observed behind single door reach in freezer. Operator cleaned up droppings **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (54-58F – Cold Holding). Operator states out approximately 30 minutes,Placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tubs of chicken on hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen

#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Over water heater

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer single door freezer near walk-in

#5Basic02D-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. Lemonade and fruit punch in grab and go cooler

#6Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken ball in box that raw chicken wings were delivered in. Operator will recook to minimum 1650F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered.in chest freezer and reach in freezers

#8Basic06-01-5

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

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In filled bucket **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:50 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
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 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.