CHINA EXPRESS

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Address: 5301 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 0

5301 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2326861

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

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CHINA EXPRESS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 98 total violations — 15 critical, 9 major, 74 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 15, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 9 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on September 16, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on September 17, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door to outside.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour containers not labeled with name. Operator labeled containers.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside vertical coolers interior soiled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[38-12-4] Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed at kitchen .
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front steam table, chicken wings (122F - Hot Holding) placed 90 minutes ago according to operator, cook placed chicken wings inside frier to reheat. 2 temperature 10 minutes after. chicken wings (170F - Hot Holding)
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing on standing water at 3 compartment sink , operator opened cold water faucet on top of frozen chicken for proper thawing.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cook chicken, inside reach in cooler. Operator stored shell eggs on bottom part shelf.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles on floor, entrance, and ware washing area.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by hallway hole on the wall.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some lights at kitchen missing the shields, above preparation tables.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
[22-02-4] Still observed food container with sugar heavily soiled across cook line.
[35A-04-4] Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings under AC unit. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings by back exit door hallway. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings under storage by hallway bathroom.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and dusty by front counter. Observed wall soiled behind fryers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed floor soiled under three compartment sink. Observed floor soiled with breading by breading table machine. Observed fryers exterior heavily soiled.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table across three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across mop sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers heavily soiled. Observed breading table machine soiled across three compartment sink.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty throughout all establishment.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair by entrance door and by three compartment sink floor tiles in disrepair.
[36-24-5] Still observed holes at some walls throughout establishment.
[35A-03-4] Still Observed one dead roach under AC unit storage.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pikliz (58F - Cold Holding) at front counter table. As per manager took out for an order. Manager stored inside reach in cooler.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee started working handling SS bowls without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wing (112F - Hot Holding); fried rice (125F - Hot Holding); fries (99F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table. As per manager less than one hour. Manager reheated products. Recheck cooked chicken wing (182F - Reheating); fries (159F - Reheating). Manager discard fried rice.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching face and proceeded to cooked beef at stove. Coached employee to wash hands.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled by storage across bathroom.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked chicken at reach in cooler across three compartment sink. Employee stored properly.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under AC unit. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings by back exit door hallway. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings by storage under sugar container. Observed approximately 6 rodent droppings under storage by hallway.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled and dusty throughout all establishment.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches by dry storage under sugar containers across bathrooms. Observed two dead roaches by AC unit storage.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink water slow draining front counter.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food container with sugar heavily soiled across cook line.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by prep table across three compartment sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and dusty by front counter. Observed wall soiled behind fryers.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under fryers heavily soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed floor soiled under three compartment sink. Observed floor soiled with breading by breading table machine. Observed fryers exterior heavily soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fryers heavily soiled. Observed breading table machine soiled across three compartment sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels stored inside hand sink front counter.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above three compartment sink.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair by entrance door and by three compartment sink floor tiles in disrepair.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by hallway and bathroom.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed camera installed by ceilings heavily dusty.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed front door entrance open during inspection.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at prep table across three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair across mop sink.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed by prep table and cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored at floor by back exit door. Observed rice container stored on floor by storage hallway and sugar container stored on floor by cook line.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Across cook line.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked breaded chicken stored inside reach in cooler across cook line not dated. As per manager prepared a day prior.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container with frozen chicken breast thawing inside container with water at room temperature at prep table. Employee put inside reach in cooler to thawed properly.
[36-06-4] Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at kitchen floor.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice (125F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken wings (117F - Hot Holding); fries (100F - Hot Holding) at front counter steam table, as per manager cooked less than one hour. Employee took to reheat food at fryer and stove.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled across three compartment sink prep table.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and went to fryer to fry a meat. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken container stored over bags of plantains at white chest freezer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all establishment ceiling dusty.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile by entrance in disrepair.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above butter container and vegetables.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and dusty by kitchen and front counter. Observed wall behind fryers soiled.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back exit door.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at front counter near steam table display.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves no hand wash conducted. Coached employee to wash hands properly.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed a cook no hair restraint.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside rice container by hallway. Employee removed.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with rice not labeled at hallway storage.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container with rice stored on floor by hallway storage. Observed soy sauce in the floor by storage across bathroom.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open plastic bottle of water stored on prep table across three compartment sink.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in coolers door handle soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled by back kitchen near freezers. Observed curtains being used as divider at front counter dusty.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 live small flies flying around mop sink area. Observed 4 live small flies flying above three compartment sink.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above cook line and three compartment sink.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by kitchen, by entrance by storage, floor soiled under wings breaded station across three compartment sink. Observed floor soiled under fryers.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole at wall by bathroom wall.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers interior soiled accumulation of food debris across three compartment sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray plastic bottle with cleaner liquid not labeled at storage and mop sink area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.