CHINA EXPRESS OF GAINESVILLE

Name: CHINA EXPRESS OF GAINESVILLE
Address: 6250 NW 23RD ST # 4 & 5, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32653, US
Rating: 55.2

6250 NW 23RD ST # 4 & 5, GAINESVILLE, FL 32653

License #1103454

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

55.2 Grade F / 100

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September 15, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CHINA EXPRESS OF GAINESVILLE in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55.2 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 September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 56 total violations — 10 critical, 7 major, 39 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooks dumplings in reach in cooler on cooks line. Chicken over sauce in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over plums and cucumber in walk in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked pork in walk in cooler.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling leaking water on front line in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor under wok station.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Dumplings in walk in freezer no cover. Uncovered flour container in storage area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label on spray bottle in mop sink room with yellow liquid.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. White container holding cooked pork in walk in cooler cracked.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on front prep table. Jacket on shelf by uncooked noodles and oil. Keys on shelf above reach in cooler on cooks line.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease over cooks line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed phone during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned paper plates over during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Flour stored in dry storage area. Manager placed cover on flour during inspection.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling pans of food in walk-in cooler without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooking wine in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over dumplings in walk-in freezer. Manager moved both items to bottom shelf during inspection
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated shrimp placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed shrimp in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated pork cooked the previous morning.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee grapes stored on cans of food in kitchen. Employee removed grapes during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones and keys laying on kitchen prep table. Manager removed items during inspection.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed sugar on shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Pan of pork stored in walk-in freezer. Employee placed plastic wrap on pan.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chicken stored on top of menu in container on cook line. Manager removed chicken from container.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top of corn in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed eggs from cooler during inspection.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees working, only two certificates on site.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crabs stored with restaurant food.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from stove. Manager removed phone from shelf.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water on floor in dry storage. Manager placed water on shelf.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from fryers. Hood vents above cook line grill and stove.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Dough shells in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee place plastic over dough.
[08B-54-4] Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauce for chicken stored in front of back oand kitchen hand washing sink .
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in mop sink area.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to fryers. Manager placed sanitizer bucket on shelf.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over cucumbers in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from stove: pork (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees working, establishment has two employee training certificates.