China Express, 12023 Us Hwy 19, Hudson, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations

Business Info

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12023 Us Hwy 19, Hudson, FL 34667
License #: 6113360
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: 08/28/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:		1.7
Ratings in categories:
Food:		1.0
Service:		3.0
Price:	n/a	n/a
Ambience:	n/a	n/a
Cleanliness:		1.0

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Inspection findings	Inspection Date	Type	Disposition
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food bins outside of walk in cooler Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Repeat Violation Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Oil, cookline under woks Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bin of meat in walk in cooler Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee at hot holding area Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pizza in walk in cooler Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers above three compartment sink Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. Near back exit Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Chicken Repeat Violation Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, flour bin, outside of walk in cooler Repeat Violation High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sauce at hot holding area High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Repeat Violation High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw shell eggs over produce in walk in cooler Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat in walk in cooler Repeat Violation	08/28/2014	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Repeat Violation Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Repeat Violation Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. Repeat Violation Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Repeat Violation Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door Repeat Violation Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage shredded 44° High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Repeat Violation High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink Corrected On-Site Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 1 employee training certificate Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer	2/11/2014	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated dust. Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Basic - Light not functioning. Not functioning properly Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back door Basic - Smoking in an enclosed indoor workplace. Operator smoking in kitchen next to cook line and confine freezers, operator discarded cigarette immediately outside. #10 can at back door inside used as ashtray placed outside establishmentCorrected On-Site Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of breading High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to noodles High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage _ direct contact with food. Large circular laundry tote used for chicken storage in walk in cooler High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by equipment Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Scoop stored in sink Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles	9/26/2013	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning Basic - Hole in ceiling. Around conduit Warning Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen. Warning Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Warning Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage cut 75 Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Bulk containers. Warning Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Warning	6/3/2013	Routine - Food	Call Back - Complied
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Warning Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Warning Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler Warning Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Equipment storage. Warning Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Bulk items and sauces. Warning Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Warning Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning Basic - Hole in ceiling. Around conduit Warning Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen. Warning Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Warning Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door. Warning Basic - Plastic jug cut in half and reused as scoop. Warning Basic - Raw animal food not properly separated from unwashed produce. Shelled eggs next to carrots. Warning Basic - Reuse of single-use number 10 cans. Warning Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Warning Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. 3 compartment sink. Warning Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook line and bulk containers. Warning High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage cut 75? Warning High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage y direct contact with food. Bulk containers. Warning High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces. Warning Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Warning Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Warning Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bags of food. Warning Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All sinks Warning Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. All sinks Warning Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal band paint brush. Warning Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Warning	4/1/2013	Routine - Food	Warning Issued
Critical - No covered waste can in unisex restroom. Critical - No hand wash signs at hand sinks in kitchen. Critical - No paper towels at cook line hand sink in kitchen. Critical - Ovserved small sugar ants on white tub near back exit in kitchen.(COS) Critical - There are no chlorine test strips at 3 compartment sink. Critical - There is no proof of employee training on site. Critical - There is no proof of food manager certification. Critical - There is no stem type thermometer for measuring food temperatures. (0-220F).	7/2/2012	Food-Licensing Inspection	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

1 User Review:

Dissatisfied customers

Added on May 2, 2023 9:23 PM

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My husband & I have bought from China Express numerous times in the past, with no problems. However, on 4/26/23 we purchased our favorite veg. fried rice. When we picked it up "to go" my husband noticed the food was not "hot". After getting it home we noticed there was very little vegetables in it and the rice wasn't as tasty as usual. We ate it anyway because we were starving. Later that evening, we both began to have stomach cramps and soon afterwards a very bad case of diarrhea. We have decided never to go back to this restaurant again. Not worth the risk of getting ill again.

Would you recommend CHINA EXPRESS to others? No

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