China Express Alachua
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
67
Score
China Express Alachua has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
China Express Alachua's latest score of 67 falls below the Alachua average of 75. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
17
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked wontons in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed wontons from cooler during inspection. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Manager placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line fryer. Manager stated chicken prepared on 1/5. Manager placed proper date mark on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and flour stored on floor at end of cook line. Manager placed flour and rice on stand. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked chicken placed in old chicken box.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
52
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
39
May 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves on cart next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: Small gap observed. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Drain area beneath three compartment sink. Condensation pipe and electrical pipe in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-18: No change. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
May 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bottles of peppers and nuts in walk-in cooler.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chicken stored in container with menu as food liner. Manager removed menus from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 25 rodent droppings on floor behind reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. Observed 20 rodent droppings on floor underneath hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed steel wool during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in reach-in cooler next to three compartment sink. Manager stated item was prepared the previous day at 2 pm. Manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bags of flour and rice in kitchen.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves on cart next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing to reach-in freezer across from cook line fryer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door to kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout the kitchen. Floor in walk-in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line greasy. Gasket of reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers. Drain area beneath three compartment sink. Condensation pipe and electrical pipe in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken stored in box in walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken from the box and placed chicken in container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage room next to back door.
25-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
22-16-4
32
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a dead fly on the portioned wontons in container in reach in cooler, see stop sale. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over green peppers in walk in cooler also raw chicken over cut onions. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One fly on wontons in 1 container in reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaning soap by white vinegar on pallet next to cooks line, operator moved soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by multiple cleaning and miscellaneous items next to Three compartment sink. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos drink on prep table by sauces.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple bottles of condiments on shelf above cooks line also yogurt on shelf above food to serve to public in reach in cooler behind front counter.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards on prep table with deep grooves and cut marks. Shelves in walk in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves throughout kitchen. Inside of light shields soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor delivered a different day than today. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece by walk in freezer door absorbant to moisture.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler nearest front counter gasket are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Plastic pallets holding food items up off of ground by smoker/oven. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened bags of Togo boxes on floor by Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
30
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed flat cardboard in contact with cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler. Observed paper towels in contact with cooked chicken in the walk-in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 bus pans in the kitchen, chicken at 83 and 104F. These were placed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the first hand wash sink in the kitchen. ALSO, no soap at the back kitchen hand wash sink. Soap was added to both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the internal lid of the rice cookers have an accumulation of food debris/grease.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed an accumulation of 5 gallons containers on the floor in the kitchen, some are empty. **Repeat Violation**
36-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the fan guards in the walk-in cooler are soiled/dusty. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express Alachua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express Alachua on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express Alachua?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Express Alachua.
How does China Express Alachua compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
China Express Alachua most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.
Has China Express Alachua's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Express Alachua have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Express Alachua means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is China Express Alachua inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express Alachua is inspected around three times per year on average.
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