China One Express
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, China One Express has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. China One Express was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which China One Express' 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public. License expired 12-01-2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (69F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food left out for approximately 10 minutes. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil container stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup ladle stored in 83F water, at cook line. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed power drill stored on shelf inside walk in cooler, above sauce buckets. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
58
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer; raw pork stored in direct contact with non-food grade "thank you" bag. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; portioned bag of raw pork stored over fries. Operator moved raw pork to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in make top for 2 hours, moved overfilled portion to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; wonton soup (126F - Hot Holding). Operator stated soup reheated prior to being placed in steam table, held 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands at triple sink with no soap, dried on cloth towel and then handled clean utensils on cook line. Discussed with employee who then washed/dried hands properly at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 88F. Operator removed scoop, discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice storage container; bowl used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
43
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by fryer: cooked pork (53F - Cold holding ) cooked pork egg rolls (61F - Cold holding ) Per operator, product held out of temperature for 2 hours, product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed No vacuum breaker at hose bibb at mop sink by triple sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw chicken over unwashed celery at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over vegetables at reach in freezer by fryer, all products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. Observed Raw beef over raw shrimp at reach in freezer by fryer, all products not in commercial packaging. No proof of beef being needle tenderized or not. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
47
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Multiple items stored in handled ink printed to go bags in direct contact. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked chicken in cook line cooler. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beef 11:40 (92°F - Cooling); cooked beef 12:15 (90°F - Cooling). Being cooled at room temperature. Operator states item was cooked 30 minutes before first temperature taken. Operator moved to reach in freezer **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Screen in window torn/in poor repair. Observed at window next to triple sink **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw chicken stored in reach in freezer not covered **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches on shelving along front counter. No food storage in area. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed next to triple sink **Warning**
36-24-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China One Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China One Express on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China One Express?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China One Express.
How does China One Express compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
China One Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has China One Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China One Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China One 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 One Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China One Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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