CHINA EXPRESS
919 LITHIA PINECREST RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-654-8799
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
JAN 25
APR 25
NOV 25
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023035963 | Jun 9, 2023 | Jul 24, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef stored over buckets of sauces in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw to different shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal pan in prep area hand sink. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed out metal pan in prep area hand sink.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can used to scoop fried rice from rice cooker. Operator removed can.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on the floor under 3 compartment sink. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3 people preparing food, none with hair covering.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil, soy sauce, bag of rice in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of food not covered in walk in cooler.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in hand sink by front counter. Operator removed.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand sink. Observed in employee restroom.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food observed in soy sauce bucket, bulk sugar and bulk rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler door handles.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator with self print instructions.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler doors. Gasket torn on walk in cooler door.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil. Bucket of soy sauce.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris buildup in microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at fryers and cook line have grease buildup.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foam cups. Takeout containers over flip top cooler. Operator inverted.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
Apr 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to three compartment sink was fully disconnected and not working. Employees unable to wash hands and verified on existing plans it is supposed to be fully operational.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At designated hand sink next to three compartment sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken pieces in walk in cooler not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2024
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in the walk in cooler have date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls use as scoops in bulk rice, sugar and flour containers.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel covering broccoli. Operator removed cloth
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on flip top cooler
Food stored in a prohibited area. Pineapple juice and garlic powder stored in employee bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets on floor in storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Old food buildup in reach in freezer. Gaskets soiled on flip top cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.to go containers on shelf over flip top cooler. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Multiple pans of food stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Putting partially cooked chicken back in cardboard lids from raw chicken cases
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meat
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Covering rice's
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Not consistent
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade containers
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in non food grade containers
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
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. employee purchased food-grade chlorine at store and brought to establishment
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with yellow sanitizer not labeled under prep table in dish area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed orange wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board
Aug 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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