Inspection Report

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CHINA XPRESS

2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE 102 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3460482
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8767753
DBPR license4606447

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#15High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal cell phone then begin cooking without washing hands. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink by back door. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either hand wash sink. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in raw beef in walk in cooler and in roll top reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed door of walk in cooler as soiled, handles on reach in cooler units on cook line, and exterior of bulk contains of salt, msg, sugar flour and starches as heavily soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line shelves in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-19-4

Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed styrofoam container placed in rice cooker. Educated operator on potential cross contamination through single service items. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hood, wall and floor. Operator states that it is being cleaned tomorrow. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup around door of walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave on table across from walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves under and over prep table on cook line as soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed front hand wash sink in disrepair. **Warning**

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#12Basic42-03-5

Basic – Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed soiled drill stored on dry storage shelf. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in walk in cooler as heavily soiled. Observed interior of both reach in cooler units on cook line as soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and dust buildup on wall in kitchen by door by register. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 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.