China Hot Express
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
32
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at China Hot Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 24 violations each, up from closer to 13 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “stored food not covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
18
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. -rear door - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all units throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler shelves - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on paper towel rack at kitchen entrance - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals damaged - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris on floor in walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -food items outside employee restroom - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout kitchen and storage **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: **Time Extended**
35B-04-4
32
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 34 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects on wall in employee restroom **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items throughout
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on onion in rear cooler room -approximately 5 live roaches on wooden supports under white chest freezer in cooler room **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings around water heater access panel -roach droppings around door frame leading to front counter **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent drippings left of drink cooler in dining room -approximately -Approximately 100 rodent droppings coming from hole in wall in employee restroom -approximately 10 rodent droppings in storage area outside employee restroom -approximately 200 rodent droppings under front counter storing single service items **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. -evidence of rodent nesting in employee restroom, single service items and food items stored outside restroom **Admin Complaint**
35A-21-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in restroom -hand wash sink in prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
14-14-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all units throughout
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler shelves
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches poking out of water heater access panel -10 dead roaches in reach in cooler used as bank storage -3 dead roaches on top of oven **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on paper towel rack at kitchen entrance
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris on floor in walk in cooler
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -food items outside employee restroom
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour scoop in food product **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of smoker **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout kitchen and storage **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -drink in cook line cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door
35B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler on cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. -rear door
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -sauce bins in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour bins not labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
9
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 beef out of original package over cooked clams in freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back exit door - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
32-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles have water damage - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In guest bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In msg. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light burned out under hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler - sides of fryers -Top of smoker - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urnal in employee bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
30
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 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 beef out of original package over cooked clams in freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to bottom cooler temp recovery (corrective action taken) -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded ( corrected on site) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles have water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In guest bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In msg. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light burned out under hood
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler - sides of fryers -Top of smoker
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Urnal in employee bathroom
29-08-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back exit door
36-60-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator is holding boba on time control. Made at 12pm. Operator discarded before 4pm - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan for boba - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In only bathroom for customers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in employee bathroom is clogged - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-23-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of multiple seasonings and flour - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
67
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of pork in prep table cooler. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings found in corner of storage area. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator is holding boba on time control. Made at 12pm. Operator discarded before 4pm
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan for boba
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling tile Above walk in cooler
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In only bathroom for customers
32-12-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in storage area under shelves 2 dead roaches behind crash cart next to storage area 1 dead roach under shelf on cookline. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer on cook line. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded all. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse on chest freezer. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment and shelf on cook line Floor where bulk containers and chest freezer are stored
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Water Bottle used for cooking, container of biscuits, and container of sauce with no handles were stored in sprouts, peas, containers. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under microwave
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in employee bathroom is clogged
32-23-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of multiple seasonings and flour
02D-01-5
33
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Table on the end of cook line covered with cardboard. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk freezer and chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Back of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice cookers old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table cooler on cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on any items. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled including the attached make table cutting board. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Lights out throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. Cracked and damaged shields. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
18
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Colored menus used for egg rolls. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
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 form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar container.
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Covering table at end of cook line.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 78F Oper **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In back of kitchen cook line, in front of walk in cooler.
36-62-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters grease build up. Outside of fryers old food debris and grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on make table.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
14-17-4
41
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shell eggs out at room temperature, operator states out less then 2 hours, will place in walk-in **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items in sink at cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In onions in walk-in, in sugar bin at cookline
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over water heater **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade and fruit punch in grab and go cooler **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cookline
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer and reach in freezers **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
43
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Pork over shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (54-58F - Cold Holding). Operator states out approximately 30 minutes,Placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple times In walk-in cooler and reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. noodles (80F - Cooling) operator states cooling approximately 3.5 hours. Operator will reheat and begin cooling process again **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bus tubs of chicken on hand sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over water heater - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer single door freezer near walk-in - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Lemonade and fruit punch in grab and go cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Chicken ball in box that raw chicken wings were delivered in. Operator will recook to minimum 1650F **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
25-32-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered.in chest freezer and reach in freezers - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In filled bucket **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-08: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
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Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked egg rolls in walk-in cooler, shell eggs over vegetables in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook on cookline. Coached employee on proper hand washing **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Prepped broccoli in used raw chicken wing box. Operator will rewash product **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Raid ant and roach spray near back door
41-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 droppings in dry storage room Approximately 20 droppings under water heater Approximately 30 under shelving next to walk-in cooler
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (78F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen. Operator states out less then one hour. Placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple times in handsink near back door
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At back door, in bathroom
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up freezer near walk-in, walk-indoor, low boy cooler under make table **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At make table
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken on chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of make table, hoods,
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Under make table in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under water heater
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Hot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Hot Express on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Hot Express?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Hot Express.
How does China Hot Express compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
China Hot Express most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has China Hot Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Hot Express have averaged around 24 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Hot Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is China Hot Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Hot Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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