China Express

1562 Se Floresta Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, China Express has eight inspections in the public record. China Express was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. Raw chicken over raw fish and pork and egg rolls. Upright reach in freezer

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under triple sink

41-17-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Chicken wings, cooked chicken, egg rolls. Walk in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Onions and sauce walk in cooler

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in reach in freezer

08B-12-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop soy sauce

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook

13-03-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

May 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By boxes **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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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 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Express?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Express.

How does China Express compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

China Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has China Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Express have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 two times per year on average.

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