China Express
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
China Express has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in New Port Richey average 78, so China Express trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator at front counter- raw chicken wings (45F - Cold Holding), operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal pan in hand wash sink in kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained and grooved **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - cases of unwashed mushrooms over noodles, operator moved mushrooms to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on prep table, operator removed **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
61
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved Can opener blade heavily soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-17: Operator will remove **Time Extended**
22-08-4
86
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee came from front counter, washed hands for less than 10 seconds, went to kitchen to put food in fryer, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bucket of raw chicken over wontons, egg rolls and cooked chicken in refrigerator across from fryers, operator moved chicken to bottom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs left on counter, moved to walk in cooler **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top cooler stained and grooved Can opener blade heavily soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. All expired 4/2025 **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Operator had all employees read, sign and date employee health agreement. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drank from to go soup bowl, discussed using container with lid and straw or equivalent to prevent mouth to hand contact. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic jug of fry oil on floor under wok, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook cutting broccoli taken out of box, not washed first. Cook put broccoli in bus tub and washed it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In unisex bathroom, provided hand wash sign for operator and it was put in bathroom **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
67
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
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
39
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Can opener in 3 compartment sink to be cleaned **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (55F - Cold holding); cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); egg rolls (60F - Cold Holding) sitting out on counter, manager states they took it out of walk in 30 minutes ago, all food put back in walk in cooler cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding) put in reach in cooler from sitting on prep table for about 30 minutes **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef, pork and chicken stored in to go bags in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee using cell phone then preparing food without washing hands **Warning**
12A-29-4
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. Provided operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Proved operator with printed copy of DBPR HR 5030-105 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reusing jugs for scoops **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between reach in cooler and prep table, knife removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop rice, bowl removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. >200ppm chlorine. Manager fixed to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts 46F in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved bean sprouts to different cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on floor under triple sink. Manager killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Cutting boards soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 20 dead roaches on floor under triple sink. Manager began cleaning and sanitizing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Discussed food storage with manager. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting broccoli without washing before. Discussed with manager. Employee washed broccoli before continuing prep. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Tin cans reused to hold cut vegetables. Manager moved vegetables to food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins of flour not labeled. Manager labeled bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Express.
How does China Express compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?
China Express most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.
Has China Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Express have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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