EMPEROR EXPRESS
5620 STRAND BLVD #1, Naples FL 34110 · 239.598.9885
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023014216 | Feb 14, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | $200 |
| 7--2018020575 | Mar 12, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 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 →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/25.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in back prep area. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable ceilings.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid on trash receptacle for women in restroom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable surfaces.
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep area has acoustic ceiling tiles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Non food grade containers rice and cornstarch
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Yongmei chen and Bingjie Chen Expired 7-11-25
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice storage bin, observed one cup with no handle for dispensing
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Back prep area has acoustic ceiling tiles.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by boxes and containers. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sink accessible. Operator moved boxes and containers.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fried rice in walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on the importance of having a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Cook line. Operator placed eggs back into working reach in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in back food prep area blocked by bowl. Operator removed bowl.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside front service hand wash sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on the importance of having a smooth and easily cleanable ceiling.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed styrofoam insulation breaking apart underneath microwave oven.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb behind establishment.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked chicken not date marked in walk in freezer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment above three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Hood filters.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins. Operator labeled bins.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg over vegetables and raw eggs over cooked wonton. Educated operator on proper storage and operator moved for proper storage.
Nonfood-grade fork used in food. Observed garden fork used to separate rice. Educated operator on proper use and operator discarded fork.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled. Operator provided label.
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.