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 6
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee just rinsed hands, did not use soap
22-45-4High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food pans and put on shelf to dry without sanitizing them, discussed proper wash, rinse sanitize procedure with employee.
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Garbage bag and to go bag used to store cooked food in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken above sauces, cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shell eggs (70F – Cold Holding) sitting out on cook line, no temperature monitoring **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line Microwave soiled
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by three compartment sink blocked by multiple different items, all items removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Raw beef, raw chicken and raw pork in reach in freezer not covered **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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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.