CHEESEXPRESS
9970 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954-274-3317
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (115-118F - Hot Holding) Operator French fries (167F - Reheating); fish (167F - Reheating); (167F); cooked vegetables (168F - Reheating).
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1)Observed raw shelled eggs above cooked vegetables. Operator removed the raw shelled eggs in walkin refrigerator. 2) observe in walking freezer raw salmon above cooked vegetables, not all commercially sealed
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves and then put gloved hand in the oven mittens, and removed the oven mitten without changing gloves and washing hands touch clean plates. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk-in refrigerator hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) home made tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding);; salmon (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) food not pred or portion today..see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in refrigerator hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) home made tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding);; salmon (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) food not pred or portion today..see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked vegetables (115-118F - Hot Holding) Operator French fries (167F - Reheating); fish (167F - Reheating); (167F); cooked vegetables (168F - Reheating).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in eel sauce. Operator removed.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in kitchen cardboard lined shelves with fruit, and canned food. Operator removed card board.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in freezer case of potato pancakes, stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Observed in kitchen, dry oil, stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed on top of dirty ice machine. Operator washed and sanitized.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in bathroom. I emailed operator sign and printed and operator posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza to go box's on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, tray with ready to eat raw tuna and salmon on top of case of tomatoes. Manager moved tray onto bottom cooler shelf.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee closed water bottles on in use prep table in kitchen. Employees removed bottles.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In walk in cooler, container of diced tomatoes lined with standard paper towels. Manager removed paper towel.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table while portioning good items. Employee removed phone from table.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in kitchen prep area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Kitchen sanitizer buckets reading 10ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries dead in dispenser just inside prep kitchen door. Manager replaced soap in squeeze bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on counter next to sushi case and container of sesame seeds. Employee removed bottle.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line containers of cut tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. Employee removed paper towels from all containers.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados at sushi station still have stickers on them. Employee rewashed and removed stickers.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter sanitizer bucket at 10ppm chlorine. Employee remade to 100ppm chlorine.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of prepped raw salmon for sushi above containers of condiments in walk in cooler. Manager moved salmon to bottom shelf for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter hot case, HOT CASE - potato burka (121F - Hot Holding); cheese burka (132F - Hot Holding); pizza burka (133F - Hot Holding). Per employee all items in unit between 1 and 2 hours. All items removed to oven to reheat got proper hot holding.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees in prep area wearing bracelets and watches. Employees removed all jewelry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter hot display case.
May 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Most items on sushi menu state "imitation crab" Dino roll, Pante roll state "Crab" operator changed to "Krab" at time of inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized wares
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryers in use no hood suppression system
Mar 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towel
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw smoked salmon stored over,not properly separated from lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator removed salmon and stored properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 2 wood spoons stored in sink. Operator removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had the forms on hand. 2 employees hired 30 days ago signed form during inspection.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer indicates low battery and displays random temperatures.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac n cheese cooked yesterday not date marked. Operator date marked.
Fruits and beyond burgers stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on a shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit for pastries and walk in cooler.
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