CHINA EXPRESS
807 EAGLE RIDGE DR, Lake Wales FL 33859 · 3157788744
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021043790 | Sep 16, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2016045516 | Sep 21, 2016 | Oct 18, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar, operator removed with gloves.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator has new shelves available for replacement
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at handwashing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Enoz - B
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line Operator put on hair restraint.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Ice machine lid cracked.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sarah
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By mop sink
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs over krab ragoons. Operator removed raw shell eggs from over krab ragoons.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Two open cans with straw in it on the top shelf in walk-in cooler over restaurant food. Operator removed opened cans.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink front counter.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Secured tanks.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
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.