CHINA EXPRESS
250 PALM COAST PKWY NE STE 406, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.447.5777
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects in back corner of kitchen.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live flying insects in back corner of kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near triple sink blocked by equipment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open soda can on prep table. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in flip top cooler gasket in poor repair.
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed behind and underneath equipment soiled with debris in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest deep freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior left front entrance of kitchen soiled with food debris.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat vegetables on top portion of flip-top cooler. Person in charge moved bowl of fish too prep table and identified them as personal.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed rice and noodles cooked and stored in deep covered containers. Discussed and provided handouts in Chinese too person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food mixed together in multiple coolers. Discussed with person in charge.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone above food prep tables and flip-top cooler on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler doors torn
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching onions in walk-in cooler. Discuss with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler 4+ hours Ribs 44F, wings 44F, pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). In cooler 4+ hours Ribs 44F, wings 44F, pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler 4+ hours Ribs 44F, wings 44F, pork 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Eggs in shell 59F. Eggs were above fill line in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed and placed in walk in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at mop sink.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand without soap in three compartment sink. Addressed immediately and he went to hand washing sink and washed hands with soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in lowboy not dated. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large spray bottle near back door not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Paper notebook and pliers on shelf with hoisin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind cookline is soiled.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment is using bubble wrap under cutting boards. Person in charge removed all bubble wrap.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed drink.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing containers of chicken bullion for raw vegetables.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris behind cookline.
Food stored on floor. Case of chicken, beef and oil on floor. Person in charge removed all.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach in freezer has food debris on bottom shelf.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting on cookline; Garlic in oil 86F; ( - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on cookline; Garlic in oil 86F; ( - Cold Holding)
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife under microwave. Person in charge moved knife.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles in corn starch. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on front 2 door lowboy are soiled. Hoods are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler bottom shelf is soiled.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
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. One employee no training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in shrimp. Person in charge removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottled water on food table. Person in charge removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones on prep table. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in back of kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both tall white reach in freezer have soiled bottom shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Person in charge placed under running water.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets on floor. Person in charge picked up sanitizer buckets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch, sugar and flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil 80F; ( - Cold Holding). Out 3.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil 80F; ( - Cold Holding). Out for 3.5 hrs.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer set up in middle sink. Person in charge remade correctly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rags under cutting boards and wet rags on top of prep tables. Person in charge removed all.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods are soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop bucket.
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.