CHINA EXPRESS TAKE-OUT
1159 S PINELLAS AVENUE · TARPON SPRINGS · Pinellas County · FL 34689
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. To go bags used for cooked pork, discussed proper bags for food with manager
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Soda crates used for cooked egg rolls, discussed proper food storage containers with manager **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef, raw chicken above cooked noodles in walk in cooler -raw chicken above portion sauces in white refrigerator Discussed proper food storage with manager, provided establishment with DBPR Form HR 5030-098 **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. eggs (76F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (76F – Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket, lids stored hand sink, items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats, cut vegetables, cooked noodles not date marked in walk in cooler, discussed date marking with manager **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Can used to scoop food **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed proper hair restraints with manager **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Peanut butter containers used to store food, discussed the use of single service containers
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Wings, raw chicken, raw beef in freezer not covered, discussed covering food with manager **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:39 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 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.