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Licensee
Name: CHINA EXPRESS License Number: NOS2326861
Rank: Non-Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 5301 NE 2 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33137

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 11/01/2018 Facility Temporarily Closed
Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-09-4    Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed establishment using it as an office and was told by operator was not accessible to guest
23-15-4    Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
32-21-4    Basic - Bathroom door not self-closing.
23-06-4    Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed on all exterior attached equipments.
23-25-4    Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
23-04-4    Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface by the 3 compartment sink
13-03-4    Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-4    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer lid broken
08B-38-4    Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of chicken and bag of onions on the floor . Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
36-14-4    Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
14-69-4    Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
38-07-4    Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Throughout the kitchen
31B-04-4    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at kitchen or bathroom sink **Repeat Violation**
14-31-4    Basic - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used for pork storage in the reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4    Basic - Observed approximately 30 plus Dead roaches on premises throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4    Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Observed pickles and chicken stored in soy sauce containers in the reach in cooler
23-14-4    Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.
42-01-4    Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
21-12-4    Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5    Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour/ sugar/ rice etc
50-08-7    High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 30 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
14-15-4    High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice storage in a garbage container
08A-05-4    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked pork / shrimp in the reach in cooler. Operator readjusted the products **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4    High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches under a bag of onions that was on the kitchen floor , 2 live crawling from inside of a reach in cooler, 2live crawling from a container of flour , 3 crawling on the hallway wall .
01B-13-4    High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live roaches crawling on 5lb bag of onions and from a container of flour.
41-25-4    High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment throughout the kitchen
05-07-4    Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Performed thermometer calibration
31A-03-4    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket/ utensils in the sink
31B-03-4    Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4    Basic - Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-4    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of egg rolls, pork, shrimp in the reach in cooler made yesterday per operator **Repeat Violation**
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