Confucio Express
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
17
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Confucio Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 14 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
20
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (112 F - Hot Holding) stored on top of dry storage. As per employee rice was cooked less than 1 hour ago. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (57 F - Cold Holding) ; beef (49 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); ribs (46 F - Cold Holding); beef (61 F - Cold Holding); ham (45 F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47 F - Cold Holding); pork (47 F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (65 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. As per cook food were placed at 11:00 AM. Employee placed foods inside the walk in cooler to bring temperature down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bathroom. **Warning**
31B-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. Observed David Jiron ( 1 year) Barry ( over a year). **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler at the cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed breaded chicken inside the reach in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed plastic containers stored on rack outside on the parking lot. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cans used as scoop inside rice bins. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored in soiled racks. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler is not working. All food stored inside was out of temperature and it did not have an ambient thermometer. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee beverage stored inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed a warmer stored next to the hand wash sink in the kitchen. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic oil container stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed a plastic container with food stored outside of the restaurant on the floor next to the mop area, Employee placed food inside the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled pipes at the cook line. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet wiping cloth under a green cutting board at the cook line. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler food gasket soiled at the cook line. Also observed hood filter soiled.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened can of soda stored inside the reach in cooler at the cook line. Employee removed it. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior have accumulation of soil debris at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in cooler at the cook line. All food was out of temperature. **Warning**
05-09-4
17
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fried pork ball and cut celery stored in non food grade bag at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Observed one wild bird fly into the kitchen during inspection. The bird was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-15-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls in flour and corn starch containers without a handle.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bean sprouts, a plastic tub of cut celery stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the floor of dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored on wall at prep area behind conduit.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at walk in freezer soiled with mold like substance. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at dumpster area.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line across from fryer soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep table and underneath three compartment sink heavily soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
43
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles with dust at front counter area.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at shelf by fryers.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
82
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout cook line.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside rice container by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor by back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at prep cooler at front service.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout establishment.
36-27-5
70
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Provided form to operator. Operator provided to staff and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
78
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
86
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler soiled. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler in disrepair Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Priority: Basic
10-20-4
Basic - Observed: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Priority: Basic
29-49-6
Basic - Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at ware-washing area. Priority: Basic
36-27-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Confucio Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Confucio Express on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Confucio Express?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Confucio Express.
How does Confucio Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Confucio Express most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Confucio Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Confucio Express have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Confucio 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 Confucio Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Confucio Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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