CHINA EXPRESS II
2522 SANTA BARBARA BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239-573-9988
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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. Printed out DBPR Form 5030-104 for Manager. The manager placed on wall during.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025086298 | Oct 22, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2021025834 | Apr 28, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking and hot holding equipment
Jul 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee step outside rear door and then return to work cutting beef without hand washing. Discussed with operator the need for proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table dumplings (98 F - Hot Holding) operator added water to steamer and began reheating.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to three compartment sink
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. On floor near steam table.
Dead roaches on premises. Nine (9) dead roaches observed under hot holding table in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking and hot holding equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside walk in freezer.
Mar 3, 2026Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath triple sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-22-2025
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards.
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart at cooks line shelled eggs (ambient) (77 F - Cold Holding) per operator eggs were removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Operator cooked eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wire baskets holding egg rolls in walk in cooler have a buildup of food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand sink, operator restocked paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf next walk in freezer
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door has a gap at bottom of door. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025
Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer is not covered. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of peanuts and cashews on cooks line unlabeled.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease built up under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork and chicken uncovered in walk-in freezer.
May 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching shorts and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator to wash hands and not to be touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed fruits in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef over the raw chicken.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded the cracked eggs.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and spare ribs not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under 3 compartment sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease built up under cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and pork.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed pork and chicken uncovered in walk-in freezer.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drinking coffee while food preparation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the container of raw chicken beside the shelled eggs.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written plan for chicken on prep table beside deep frier.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food (candy) in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager removed the personal food from container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook return from break engaged in food handling without washing hands. Educated cook on proper handwashing before engaging in food preparation. The operator washed after we discussed handwashing after returning from break.
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. Printed out DBPR Form 5030-104 for Manager. The manager placed on wall during.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
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. Printed out DBPR HR Form 5030-903 for manager. The operator filled out during Inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed food uncovered in walk-in freezer.
Dec 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling soiled equipment in food preparation area than touching clean equipment. Educated operator on proper hand washing after touch soiled equipment.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding) and pork (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (47F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (49F - Cold Holding) and pork (48F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork wong tong (126F - Hot Holding); in steam table. The manager is reheated pork wong tongs. See reheating temperature.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and egg rolls not date marked in stand up reach-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 47F.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe containers under storage rack not labeled.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching pants and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper hand washing and not touch cloths or aprons while food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler. The owner is moving raw chicken to walk-in freezer.
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The owner is printing out and assuring all personnel read, sign and maintain in files.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and egg rolls not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature 44F. The owner they are having walk-in cooler serviced.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw beef uncovered in walk-in freezer.
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