CHINA EXPRESS OF GAINESVILLE
6250 NW 23RD ST # 4 & 5, Gainesville FL 32653 · 352.377-0111
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over lo main in flip-top make table cooler and raw shelled eggs over soy sauce in walk-in-cooler. Raw beef on top of ice cream in reach in freezer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above for served to the public in walk-in-cooler
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service trays not inverted or protected on cook line. Manager inverted trays.
Stored food not covered. Rangoon's in walk-in-freezer not covered. Manager covered.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( oranges ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( soy sauce ) in walk in cooler.
Sep 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over lo mein in flip-top make table cooler. Raw shelled eggs stored over wonton in flip-top make table cooler
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three food handler certificates missing trainer certification number
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bathroom door open.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone next to soup prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line preparing food not wearing a hair restraint
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen back does not have a working self closing mechanism
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of take out trays on floor in side storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( Chicken bullion ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit door blocked by shelf.
Feb 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling pans of food in walk-in cooler without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooking wine in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over dumplings in walk-in freezer. Manager moved both items to bottom shelf during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: shrimp (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated shrimp placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed shrimp in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager stated pork cooked the previous morning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed phone during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Cases of chicken stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned paper plates over during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Flour stored in dry storage area. Manager placed cover on flour during inspection.
Oct 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chicken stored on top of menu in container on cook line. Manager removed chicken from container.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top of corn in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed eggs from cooler during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
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. Three employees working, only two certificates on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee grapes stored on cans of food in kitchen. Employee removed grapes during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones and keys laying on kitchen prep table. Manager removed items during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed sugar on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
Stored food not covered. Pan of pork stored in walk-in freezer. Employee placed plastic wrap on pan.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over cucumbers in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from stove: pork (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
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. Three employees working, establishment has two employee training certificates.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crabs stored with restaurant food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from stove. Manager removed phone from shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water on floor in dry storage. Manager placed water on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from fryers. Hood vents above cook line grill and stove.
Stored food not covered. Dough shells in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee place plastic over dough.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauce for chicken stored in front of back oand kitchen hand washing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in mop sink area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to fryers. Manager placed sanitizer bucket on shelf.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Starch and flour stored in nonfood-grade containers stored in dry storage area.
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 written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor beneath hand washing sink behind front counter.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Manager discarded dead roaches.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above stove. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Shrimp stored in reach-in freezer next to fryers. Employee placed cover on shrimp.
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.