LING EXPRESS
803 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511-8113
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 9
22-48-5High Priority – Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning. **Warning**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on cookline untensils on stream table Observed same fly landing on cut lettuce on prep table adjacent to wok station on cookline. See stop sale order **Warning**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly land on 3lbs of cut lettuce on cookline adjacent to wok station. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggrolls (44F – Cold Holding) ;bean sprouts (46F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (43F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F – Cold Holding) in reachin cooler Corrective action- operator placed eggrolls in deep freeze next to front registers, operator placed cooked chicken and shrimp in walk-in cooker **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator **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 chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning**
Basic 13
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning**
14-10-4Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment **Warning**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on steam table next to hand sink on cookline **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knife stored between cookline reachin coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:39 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.