CHINA EXPRESS

Name: CHINA EXPRESS
Address: 5748 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 43.2

5748 W FLAGLER ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2333296

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

43.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 29, 2026 · 8 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CHINA EXPRESS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 43.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 68 total violations — 8 critical, 11 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over general Taos sausage in walk in cooler. Operator removed items and placed them properly.
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed an employee washing and rinsing kitchen utensils without properly sanitizing them after cleaning. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. During the inspection employee paid license.
[16-07-4] Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed several containers with cooked food not covered in flip top reach in cooler, located at cooking line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler cardboard used to line food contact shelf.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles in dining area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vent in kitchen areas.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee cups and cell phone on cutting board and above food prep at front counter. Observed personal drinking cups in same cooler with food for customers. Operator removed all items to secure location.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed containers of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator moved onto shelf.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster available, inspector provided form via email.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled air fan in kitchen area.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in reach in cooler.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket stored on floor. Operator moved off of ground.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed tempura flour container not labeled on kitchen table. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed personal medicine stored on counter above cutting board where sushi is made.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked rice in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter hand sink with sponges and rag stored inside. Operator removed during inspection.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed cooked rolls on menu with masago; not identified.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust on shelves where dry food storage is kept.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with manager.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops inside of rice containers. Coached moderator on proper scoops with handles should be used, operator removed bowls.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed tiles throughout establishment with water marks.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen area
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food grade containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. Advised operator to rewash rinse and sanitize, operator removed bins and put into sink.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean food grade container, operator removed sticker and placed bin in sink for wash rinse and sanitize.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed container of cooked pork in walk in cooler not covered after cooling.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over French fries in walk in freezer out of original package. Operator put food in proper order on shelves.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish and shrimp. Operator moved containers into proper storage.
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed raw sushi rolls on menu not marked for customers to know which is raw. Operator marked menus to advise customers which are raw items.