China Express
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited China Express nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which China Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The probe thermometer needs a new battery. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside the microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
70
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. 4 bags in the reach in freezer by the front counter have nonfood-grade bags. The operator replaced bags with food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-904. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels by the hand sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. The probe thermometer needs a new battery. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Penny T. and Chun Chen. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Inside the microwave. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer's basket and under the stove is covered with soiled with grease. **Warning**
36-73-4
39
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hair resistant **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of sauce on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Wontons (124F - Hot Holding) in steam table at time of inspection. Item had been in steam table for less than 4 hours. Operator started to reheat product. As a repeat violation, the importance of maintaining proper temperature was discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed sheet pan of raw chicken stored over boxes of raw shrimp in stand up reach-in freezer to the right of the walk-in cooler. Discussed proper storage with operator.
08A-17-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in bucket of standing water near three compartment sink. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. Discussed proper methods. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed live lizard present behind soda reach-in cooler that is no longer being used in lobby in front of sliding doors with 5 lizard droppings. Operator started to catch lizard to remove and cleaned up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork Wontons (111F - Hot Holding) on steam table off cook line. Power source was unplugged, operator plugged in power. Operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in handwash sink in rear of kitchen to the right of the prep sink and left of the mop sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in rear of kitchen to the right of the prep sink near the mop sink. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
58
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical stored on shelf next to sauce underneath rice cooker. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fried Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Egg Rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers. Operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food was not taken this morning. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Fried Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Krab Rangoons (46F - Cold Holding); Pork (45F - Cold Holding); Raw Beef (46F - Cold Holding); Raw Chicken (46F - Cold Holding); Egg Rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers. Operator stated the items had been in the cooler overnight and a direct temperature of the food was not taken this morning. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed take out bags in contact with food in reach-in freezers and take out menu in contact with food in reach-in coolers. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed incorrect bleach being used as a sanitizer to clean food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store and brought back approved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-48-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed incorrect bleach being used as a sanitizer to clean food contact surfaces. Employee went to the store and brought back approved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen along cove molding and underneath equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right of the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris and top of fryers soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to the left of the fryers. Discussed in depth with operator and employee. **Warning**
29-49-6
35
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator was using a bleach that was not approved for food contact surfaces. Operator went to the store and purchased proper sanitizer.
22-48-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed to go menu lining basket containing fried chicken in reach-in cooler to the left of the fryers.
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food items (pork, dumplings, and rangoons) stored in to-go bags in reach-in freezers and walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over carrots and sauce in walk-in cooler and raw chicken stored above cooked pork. Operator moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pork Dumplings (118F - Hot Holding at 1:15 PM) on steam table. Operator states rye dumplings have been on the steam table for less than an hour. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in handwash sink to the right of the cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed paint brushed used in water to line krab rangoons. Discussed requirement of a food grade brush.
14-14-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers throughout establishment.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees preparing food without hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoop in sauce container to the left of the handwash sink off the cook line next to the rice cooker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single use plastic silverware stored in basket without food contact surfaces facing same way in front counter area where food is bagged. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of sugar and container of flour without covers stored in dry storage area.
08B-12-5
26
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezers to the right” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Express.
How does China Express compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
China Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has China Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Express 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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