CHINA EXPRESS
2928 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727-834-8869
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-904
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator at front counter- raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding), operator moved to freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained and grooved
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table, operator removed
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - cases of unwashed mushrooms over noodles, operator moved mushrooms to bottom
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved Can opener blade heavily soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came from front counter, washed hands for less than 10 seconds, went to kitchen to put food in fryer, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bucket of raw chicken over wontons, egg rolls and cooked chicken in refrigerator across from fryers, operator moved chicken to bottom
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs left on counter, moved to walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved Can opener blade heavily soiled
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. All expired 4/2025
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 all employees read, sign and date employee health agreement.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drank from to go soup bowl, discussed using container with lid and straw or equivalent to prevent mouth to hand contact.
Food stored on floor. Plastic jug of fry oil on floor under wok, moved to shelf
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom, provided hand wash sign for operator and it was put in bathroom
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting broccoli taken out of box, not washed first. Cook put broccoli in bus tub and washed it.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above noodles in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR Form HR 5030-100 in Chinese and English
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-904
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by carts on cook line, carts moved
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-105
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding) in refrigerator across from fryer operator put in freezer
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on shelf above chicken and beef in walk in cooler, employee items removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hair restraints on
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp sitting in standing water thawing in sink, operator turned cold water on to run over product
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands together for 4 seconds
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee handling credit card from customer then scooped rice into clean Togo containers without washing hands - employee handled cell phone then continued to prepare food without washing hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw beef in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved to bottom shelf
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Eggs 67F sitting out on counter since this morning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 67F sitting out on prep table since this morning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop sauce out of container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler, knife removed
Dec 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using cell phone then preparing food without washing hands
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef, pork and chicken stored in to go bags in walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (55F - Cold holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (60F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, manager states they took it out of walk in 30 minutes ago, all food put back in walk in cooler cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding) put in reach in cooler from sitting on prep table for about 30 minutes
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice, bowl removed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and prep table, knife removed
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Proved operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-105
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing jugs for scoops
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.