China Tokyo Express
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
China Tokyo Express appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average is 77, putting China Tokyo Express squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside handwashing sinks. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls and cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Observed hot water Faucet/handle is loose at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in kitchen and at front service area. Operator started inverting utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
78
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts 73F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned sprouts with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with frozen meat in walk un freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked egg rolls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli.
21-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed vegetables in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
52
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed one 0.5 lbs of hoisin sauce dented. Operator discarded can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls, noodles, and precooked meats not date marked in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of date marking. Operator date marked foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
67
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
35
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw meats in walk in freezer. Educated operator on storing foods in food grade containers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked egg rolls and precooked meats in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in front service hand wash sink. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed precooked meats and spring rolls in walk in freezer.
02C-04-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
21-05-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
02D-01-5
43
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container of raw beef stored on top of box if cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator switched raw beef to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw frozen meats in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator plastic containers stored in hand wash sinks. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 completed forms before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator turned on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on proper storage of knives. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on inverting containers. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
50
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef. Educated operator on importance of proper separation of raw animal foods.Operator switched trays. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 60 fl oz can of soy sauce dented. Educated operator on importance of discarding dented cans. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Operator placed eggs in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-23-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Educated operator on importance of date marking. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Educated operator on importance of updating employee food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front sushi bar area. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar/salt bins.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli and cut cabbage in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of using food grade. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler and containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of knives. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverages on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
35
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with avocados in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen chicken stored over raw frozen beef in walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp 44F cold hold, precooked pork 45F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on shelving near food item. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 5lb can of oyster sauce dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked foods in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with broccoli in walk in cooler. Educated operator on use of food grade deli paper. **Repeat Violation**
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Educated operator on importance of using container with handles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Tokyo Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Tokyo Express on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Tokyo Express?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Tokyo Express.
How does China Tokyo Express compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
China Tokyo Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has China Tokyo Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Tokyo Express have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Tokyo Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China Tokyo Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Tokyo Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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