China Express of Gainesville
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited China Express of Gainesville seven times, with records going back to 2022. China Express of Gainesville was last inspected on Mar 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so China Express of Gainesville trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chicken stored on top of menu in container on cook line. Manager removed chicken from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored on top of corn in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed eggs from cooler during inspection. **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 stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table.
22-02-4
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. Three employees working, only two certificates on site. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Chicken and egg rolls stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pan of pork stored in walk-in freezer. Employee placed plastic wrap on pan. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee grapes stored on cans of food in kitchen. Employee removed grapes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees phones and keys laying on kitchen prep table. Manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager placed sugar on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers.
23-03-4
41
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from stove: pork (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over cucumbers in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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. Three employees working, establishment has two employee training certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crabs stored with restaurant food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf above reach-in cooler across from stove. Manager removed phone from shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water on floor in dry storage. Manager placed water on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from fryers. Hood vents above cook line grill and stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dough shells in walk-in freezer. Manager had employee place plastic over dough. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauce for chicken stored in front of back oand kitchen hand washing sink .
08B-54-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket in mop sink area.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to fryers. Manager placed sanitizer bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Starch and flour stored in nonfood-grade containers stored in dry storage area.
14-15-4
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. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on floor beneath hand washing sink behind front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp stored in reach-in freezer next to fryers. Employee placed cover on shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above stove. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in mop sink area. Manager discarded dead roaches. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed cracked egg on the cook line. This was discarded.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp on the cook line 44F. This was placed in the walk-in freezer. It is now 40F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cut jug in the back kitchen hand wash sink. This was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed wafer style bowls in use for preparation. These had chips on the edges. 2 were discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls at cold hold temperatures not covered in the walk-in cooler. These were then covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed a plastic jug cut and reused as a scoop. This was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk in handles with build up.
23-24-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express of Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express of Gainesville on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express of Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Express of Gainesville.
How does China Express of Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
China Express of Gainesville most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has China Express of Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Express of Gainesville have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Express of Gainesville 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 of Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express of Gainesville is inspected around two times per year on average.
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