China Express Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at China Express Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
25
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Mar 1, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS. WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 64.5F/62.8F/64.1F AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 65.1F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 64.9F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #51 RULE #5-205.15 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2583605 DATED 10/18/2023 . OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-09. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GAS CONNECTED COOKING RICE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PLACED DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN PREP AREA, WASHROOM).
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENTS ON COOKING LINE INCLUDING NUTS, SALT SUGAR ETC NEED TO BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR BEHIND SERVICE LINE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.
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Apr 7, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEAR HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HOT LINE, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Jul 5, 2019
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREP HOT LINE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 14, 2019
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INST MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Feb 6, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 26, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER CRACKING RAW EGGS IN BOWL THEN RETURNED TO FOOD PREP COOLER TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT NOODLES,BEEF WITH BARE-HANDS- NO GLOVES BEING USED AND NOT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOKS/FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY BEFORE HANDLING FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING OUT.WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT IS FILLED THEN RELEASED WATER BACKS UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SHELVING NEAR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SIDES/PIPES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER,STOVE/OVEN, ICE SCOOP,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEELS AND LEGS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS, DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS AT REAR,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPS/DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed foods not properly labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original container longer than 24 hours.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Observed food not protected- in the ice machine that produces ice for human consumption found a black, mold like substance on the interior portions of machine. Instructed facility to remove ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Also observed raw chicken and beef stored above sauces in the walk in cooler and raw shrimp stored above cut vegetables in the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in order of highest final cooking temperature on the bottom and lowest or ready to eat on top. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: When water released from one compartment of sink, waste water backs up into an empty compartment. Instructed facility to correct and maintain so water drains without backing up. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1609629, dated 1-12-16: Violation 32- "INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER." Violation 35- "INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed foods not properly labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain all foods out of original container longer than 24 hours.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease accumulation on the exterior surfaces of the fryers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation on the floor around the grease trap, under the fryers, and under the front small refrigerator. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the vent on the ceiling of the walk in cooler to be dusty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Jan 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.--------. MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF RICE COOKER (AROUND INTERIOR OPENING) AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE KITCHEN HOOD IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA..
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Jun 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, GASKETS, STORAGE HELVES UNDER PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES ALSO MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR MEATS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/STANDING WATER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF RACKS BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL MUST BE REPAIRED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/11/14). ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELF SURFACE (BY OVEN). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TIN FOIL FROM SHELF, SAID SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAITAIN FILTERS.
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Aug 13, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.9F). NOTED EGG ROLL INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 57.8F / 56.3F / 57.3F, CHICKEN AT 58.5F / 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 130, TOTAL WEIGHT 30#. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER, KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER, RICE COOKER, MEAT GRINDER), ICE SCOOP, PIPES AND STORAGE SHELVES WHEELS AND LEGS, DRY FOOD INGREDIENT STORAGE BINS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE MACHINE AND METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AROUND PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
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Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP AREA (SMOOTHIE PREP AREA) PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND ON TOP OF REACH-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield in bathroom not clean needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 9, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in coolers, reach in freezer, coolers, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, coolers and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: exposed raw wood of front storage shelving in food prep area shll be repair/sealed. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be repair/replaced, walls that had peeling paint by front storage shelving shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean need cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen areas, walk in cooler, coolers not clean need cleaning.
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70
Feb 8, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156467,01-13-09 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,FOUND #33 SHELVES INSIDE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,#32 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MATERIAL ALL AROUND THE SINK MUST BE RECAULKED;CITATION ISSUED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 02-08-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVES OF THE COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STAINED CHOPPING BOARD IN PREP AREA MUST BE CLEAN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLE IN CEILING TILES MUST BE SEALED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at China Express Restaurant.
Has China Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Express Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Express Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Express Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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