CHINA CITY EXPRESS
810 1 ST W, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941-708-9388
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out on cooks line for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016058587 | Nov 30, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple frozen foods prepared onsite not date marked.Person in charge stated it was placed in the freezer on 8/8/26 and date marked accordingly.
Food stored on floor.observed in dry storage cans and bottle water stored on floor. Person in charge removed.
Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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Outer opening not protected with self-closing door in dry storage.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.observed in reach in cooler raw eggs over won ton crisp. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed raw eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler garlic in oil (67F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out on cooks line for approximately 1 hour and placed it in the reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 3 employees. All employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Grease on the ground. Behind the dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/ green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee multiple bracelets on wrist and rings. Employee removed all and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 3 employees. All employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Soda stored on floor in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell egg mixture over cooked crispy noodles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw eggs.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Bottled water and soda stored on floor in main kitchen area.Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 3 employees. All employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed over grill and fryer hood filters soiled with grease.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered in reach in cooler in front kitchen area. Person in charge covered food.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dry storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on 3 employees. All employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Frying oil stored on floor in dry storage room in back kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout main kitchen area in reach in coolers,walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of building As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area by mop sink. Person in charge inverted mop. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in main kitchen area,employee returned from the Bathroom and touched a food container and cutting board with bare hands and failed to wash handsafter returning from the bathroom. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing procedures and printed a copy of the handout. Employee placed cutting board and food container in soiled dish area and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in Reach in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Pork over unwashed Broccoli. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of of safe refrigerator storage in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Pork.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Shell Eggs over Cooked Pork in Reach in cooler in back area of Kitchen. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy of of safe refrigerator storage in English,Spanish and Chinese. Person in charge removed raw Shell Eggs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in dry storage area ice machine bin soiled with black mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned ice bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in dry storage area in back kitchen. Person in charge removed cardboard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employee preparing food in wok station with no hair restraint Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Both employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area raw cleaned shrimp and Chicken stored underneath food preparation table on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled food shelves in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West End of main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in Walk in cooler at 11:00pm on 9/28/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all Chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in Walk in cooler at 11:00pm on 9/28/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all Chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk in cooler in main kitchen area Cooked Chicken (54F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated it was placed in Walk in cooler at 11:00pm on 9/28/23. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures for TCS foods. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all Chicken.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 employees preparing food. Educated Person in charge on proper hair restraint. Both employees put on hat and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled food shelves in Walk in cooler,Reach in cooler and dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors on West End of main kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer solution. Manager removed cloth and put in sanitizer solution. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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