CHINA EXPRESS

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Address: 5301 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL, 33137, US
Rating: 58.8

5301 NE 2 AVE, MIAMI, FL 33137

License #2326861

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58.8 Grade F / 100

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CHINA EXPRESS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.8 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 January 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 79 total violations — 11 critical, 13 major, 55 minor.

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Call Back - Complied
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled by bathroom,preparation area,storage,cook line.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area table.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line.

Warning Issued
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching salt across bathroom.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink by three compartment sink. Running Water for 2 minutes temperature 75°F.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near back door.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment.
[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 (123F - Hot Holding)at steam table front counter. Employee discarded.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler disconnected. As per employee cooler broken. No TCS food available inside cooler.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at prep area table.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken wings thawing inside three compartment sink. Employee stored inside reach in cooler for proper thawing.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an energy drink open stored inside reach in cooler near to bathroom.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under cutting board By prep area. Employee removed.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink front counter. Employee removed.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled by bathroom,preparation area,storage,cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a container soy sauce stored on floor near cook line. Observed cooking oil stored on floor by hallway near back door. Observed flour container stored on floor by breading table.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 live flies flying around hand sink by kitchen near mop sink and 5 live flies flying by three compartment sink.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan stored on floor across cook line soiled.
[29-27-4] No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked not accessible at establishment.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by back door exit.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign by front counter.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach by bathroom hallway. Observed one dead roach by drink storage under racks at hallway.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cabbage stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler at storage near bathroom.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and heavily dusty by front counter next to fryers.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies flying around the three compartment sink and one live flies flying by cook line.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
[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 frozen beef stored over raw shrimps at reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee removed.

Warning Issued
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sponge stored inside hand sink by front counter.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a fan stored on floor across cook line soiled.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink by three compartment sink. Running Water for 2 minutes temperature 77°F.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled across three compartment sink. Manager labeled.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by back door exit.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled by three compartment sink. Observed cutting board soiled by prep table across cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled and heavily dusty by front counter next to fryers.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per manager cut less than 2 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding) by prep reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager less than 4 hours. Observed raw chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding), as per employee thawed and prepared in the morning. Less than 4 hours. Manager stored inside reach in freezer for rapid chill.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two live flies flying around the three compartment sink and one live flies flying by cook line.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor by reach in freezers and water heater.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed flour container stored on floor across three compartment sink. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor by hallway. Observed white vinegar containers stored on floor by hallway. Observed rice container stored on floor by hallway.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded cabbage stored inside thank you bags at reach in cooler at storage near bathroom.
[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 frozen beef stored over raw shrimps at reach in freezer. Observed raw chicken stored over bags of fries. Employee removed.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall cracks by bathroom. Observed holes at wall by hallway.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink with slow draining at front counter.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open energy drink stored at reach in cooler by storage near bathroom.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in white chest reach-in freezer.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food not segregated from customers at reach in freezers.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside flour container. Manager removed.
[53A-10-4] Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed CFM unable to answer about minimum cooking temperature of chicken.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents heavily dusty above hallway and prep area.

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