CHINA EXPRESS
1056 W SAMPLE RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Raw chicken, not in original package stored over boxed snow crab legs. Operator reorganized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018033234 | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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 pan of raw chicken, no longer in original packaging, stored directly on top of box of shrimp in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket. 2. Small chest freezer door gasket in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket by back door in kitchen.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket. 2. Walk in freezer door gasket. 3. Chest freezer, exterior door and door gasket in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near back door in kitchen.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and broken tile in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of oil stored on floor at cook line in kitchen. Operator removed.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two trays of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above bean sprouts in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in basin of hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed plastic buckets of sauce on the floor in the walk in cooler. 2. Observed plastic containers of oil stored on floor in lobby area and prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef thawing in standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen. Operator turned on cold running water.
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler/walk in freezer doors. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut off container used a rice scoop. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator turned on cold running water
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw pork stored over container of cut vegetables. Operator reorganized.
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. Raw chicken, not in original package stored over boxed snow crab legs. Operator reorganized.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet by the back exit door.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine wiping cloth solution tested at over 200 ppm. Operator remade solution, tested at 100 ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large spoon stored in the hand-sink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For garlic in oil and bean sprouts at the cookline in the kitchen. Operator completed and posted written procedure.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing at the triple sink in a bowl of standing water. Operator moved fish to thaw in the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on food prep table opposite the cookline in the kitchen. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled containers of sugar and salt on food prep table opposite the cookline in the kitchen. Operator labeled "sugar" and "salt".
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.