China Express II
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited China Express II 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath triple sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 10-22-2025 **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Observed operator correct violations in order to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed carrots in walk in cooler Operator moved foods to proper storage. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cart at cooks line shelled eggs (ambient) (77 F - Cold Holding) per operator eggs were removed from refrigeration 30 minutes prior. Operator cooked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Wire baskets holding egg rolls in walk in cooler have a buildup of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand sink, operator restocked paper towels
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf next walk in freezer
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear screen door has a gap at bottom of door. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025 **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer is not covered. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 05-08-2025 **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves have rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of peanuts and cashews on cooks line unlabeled.
02D-01-5
45
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease built up under cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and chicken uncovered in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
78
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs in egg carton. The cook discarded the cracked eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touching shorts and shirt while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator to wash hands and not to be touching cloths or skin while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over unwashed fruits in walk-in cooler. The owner moved the raw beef over the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and spare ribs not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches under 3 compartment sink. The owner cleaned and sanitized area under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook drinking on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavy grease built up under cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour and pork. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork and chicken uncovered in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-12-5
37
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook drinking coffee while food preparation.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler. The manager moved the container of raw chicken beside the shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written plan for chicken on prep table beside deep frier.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food (candy) in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager removed the personal food from container. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
45
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook return from break engaged in food handling without washing hands. Educated cook on proper handwashing before engaging in food preparation. The operator washed after we discussed handwashing after returning from break. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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. Printed out DBPR Form 5030-104 for Manager. The manager placed on wall during. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed out DBPR HR Form 5030-903 for manager. The operator filled out during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and chicken not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food uncovered in walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
43
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
32
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over shelled eggs in walk-in cooler.
08A-20-5
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken not date marked in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
52
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator wiping face while engaging in food preparation. Educated operator on proper hand washing and not touching face or cloths while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat egg rolls in stand up reach-in cooler. The manager moved raw beef to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and pork not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
50
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator begin work without washing hands educated operator on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and pork in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express II on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express II?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Express II.
How does China Express II compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
China Express II most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has China Express II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Express II have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Express II 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 II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express II is inspected around three times per year on average.
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