Ling Express
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Ling Express has 15 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up 10 times.
By comparison, the average Brandon facility scores 82, putting Ling Express on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
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. Observed cut cabbage held at room temperature. Operator stated items have been out of temperature control for less than one hour. Operator placed items in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out bowls used as scoops in 3 rice warmers, bulk flour, sugar and cornstarch containers. Operator removed bowls **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator placed lid on cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under and between cookline equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauces. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on flip top cooler doors. Walk in cooler shelves have buildup of food residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened water bottle in flip top cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf over rice cookers. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler not dated.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fresh green beans stored over cooked pork in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in freezer and walk in cooler shelves rusted.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and cornstarch containers not labeled
02D-01-5
39
Mar 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soda stored on the ground in lobby **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach on freezer in lobby. Customers would have access to unit heading to and from restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
90
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat carrots in walk in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over fresh garlic in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cooked chicken stored on prep table at 62F. Operator stated the chicken was removed from temperature control at, 3:00pm, current time 4:15pm. Operator placed chicken in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scouring pad stored in hand sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink in prep area. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous items in walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on walk in cooler door **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Numerous food items stored on floor in the walk-in freezer. Bucked of onions on floor in prep area
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust buildup on fan guard in walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in prep area leaking water from drain onto floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered hot holding food next to hand sink with no splash guard.
08B-54-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed broccoli stored over ready to eat cut cabbage
08B-17-4
35
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils in sink
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods,noodle,egg rolls
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular,cigarettes
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
61
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meats , egg rolls noodles
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.back sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in three compartment sink Put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **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. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
50
Jul 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 12 rodent droppings on shelving by front counter. Observed 2 live roaches on and under prep table leg. Observed 1 live roach in electrical panel. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 live roack in shelf bracket by rice warmers. Observed 1 live roach in shelf bracket by mop sink. Observed 1 live roach on floor by three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: 2 live roaches piping under wok range on cookline, 1 live roach on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 4 live roaches on floor under cookline wok range **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 1 live roach on shelf above prep table, 1 live roach on can of pineapple juice, 1 live roach along wall behind dry storage shelf 2 live roaches on wall under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 1 live roach on stage shelf above mop sink Observed operator eradicate, discard, and sanitize area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: 1 live roach behind electrical outlet adjacent to reachin cooler on cookline directly across from wok cook range 1 live roach on shelf above prep table 1 live roach on wall above prep sink adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on floor by fryer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table on cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table adjacent to wok range, 2 dead roach behind reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to walk-in freezer, 1 dead roach under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink, 1 dead roach on wall above 3-compartment sink, 2 dead roaches on soy sauce can in dry storage, 1 dead on shelf above mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 2 dead roaches on floor on cookline, 1 dead roach on reachin cooler door located across from fryers **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 2 dead roaches on can of pineapple juice, 1 dead roach along wall under steam table adjacent to hand sink on cookline 1 dead roach on a soy sauce container 1 dead roach on wall adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 1 dead roach on soy sauce container stored under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink Observed operator discard and sanitize area **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: 1 dead roach on shelf above prep table **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
33
Jul 14, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 12 rodent droppings on shelving by front counter. Observed 2 live roaches on and under prep table leg. Observed 1 live roach in electrical panel. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 live roack in shelf bracket by rice warmers. Observed 1 live roach in shelf bracket by mop sink. Observed 1 live roach on floor by three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: 2 live roaches piping under wok range on cookline, 1 live roach on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 4 live roaches on floor under cookline wok range **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 1 live roach on shelf above prep table, 1 live roach on can of pineapple juice, 1 live roach along wall behind dry storage shelf 2 live roaches on wall under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on floor by fryer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table on cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table adjacent to wok range, 2 dead roach behind reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to walk-in freezer, 1 dead roach under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink, 1 dead roach on wall above 3-compartment sink, 2 dead roaches on soy sauce can in dry storage, 1 dead on shelf above mop sink **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 2 dead roaches on floor on cookline, 1 dead roach on reachin cooler door located across from fryers **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: 2 dead roaches on can of pineapple juice, 1 dead roach along wall under steam table adjacent to hand sink on cookline 1 dead roach on a soy sauce container 1 dead roach on wall adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
29
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 12 rodent droppings on shelving by front counter. Observed 2 live roaches on and under prep table leg. Observed 1 live roach in electrical panel. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by three compartment sink **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 live roack in shelf bracket by rice warmers. Observed 1 live roach in shelf bracket by mop sink. Observed 1 live roach on floor by three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: 2 live roaches piping under wok range on cookline, 1 live roach on shelf under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on floor by fryer **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table on cook line **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: Observed 1 dead roach on prep table adjacent to wok range, 2 dead roach behind reachin cooler on cookline adjacent to walk-in freezer, 1 dead roach under prep table adjacent to 3-compartment sink, 1 dead roach on wall above 3-compartment sink, 2 dead roaches on soy sauce can in dry storage, 1 dead on shelf above mop sink **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
21
Jul 12, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: No approved sanitizer on site, only the Clorox cleaner with bleach. **Time Extended**
22-48-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 12 rodent droppings on shelving by front counter. Observed 2 live roaches on and under prep table leg. Observed 1 live roach in electrical panel. Observed 2 live roaches on floor by three compartment sink **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed approximately 20 roach droppings on electrical outlet on cook line **Time Extended**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
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. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Observed 1 dead roach on floor by fryer **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
14
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed wontons and egg rolls stored in card board boxes in reachin coolers Observed raw chicken stored in non food grade bags in walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind cooked chicken and cooked beef in reachin cooler on cookline **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed cleaning and deodorizing bleach not approved for food contact cleaning. **Warning**
22-48-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly landing on cookline untensils on stream table Observed same fly landing on cut lettuce on prep table adjacent to wok station on cookline. See stop sale order **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 6 live roaches on wall above mop sink 2 live roaches on wall above 3-compartment sink 18 live roaches under cookline prep table 1 live on door hinge of reach in cooler 6 live on wood under the 3-compartment sink 7 live on piping under 3compartment sink Approximately 30 roaches along wall coving under cookline wok range 4 live under prep table adjacent to wok range **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 2 egg casing on floor adjacent to 3-comp sink **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a fly land on 3lbs of cut lettuce on cookline adjacent to wok station. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggrolls (44F - Cold Holding) ;bean sprouts (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (43F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (44F - Cold Holding) in reachin cooler Corrective action- operator placed eggrolls in deep freeze next to front registers, operator placed cooked chicken and shrimp in walk-in cooker **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken, beef, and pork not date marked in walk-in cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purifier on hand sink nozzle located next to steam table, operator stated he uses the water purifier for his personal eating and drinking **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop fried rice on cookline **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used to secure gaskets on reach in cooler **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler torn along door frame **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris and grease build up on walls, under cookline, and on cookline equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on steam table next to hand sink on cookline **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed approximately 4 holes in walls through out kitchen **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walkin freezer along door frame **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 1 knife stored between cookline reachin coolers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold build up along walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets, plastic food containers, and cutting boards **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at 3-compartment sink Corrected observed employee place in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under hand sink next to steam table 2 dead roaches on sauce bin 6 dead on wall above mop sink approximately 30 dead roaches on sticky trap 6 dead behind walk-in cooler 1 dead on top of rice bag **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
7
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water purification placed on hand sink near front registers
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on back screen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor near back door
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler near front registers Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature Corrected observed employee place chicken under cold running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed miralax stored on shelf above prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed water purifier attached to hand sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used to scoop rice Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on reachin cooler door
14-71-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed stored between cookline prep tables Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed broken at hand sink in dish area
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Observed unsealed wood on shelf under prep table on cookline
14-52-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled with old food debris
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ling Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ling Express on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ling Express?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Ling Express.
How does Ling Express compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Ling Express most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Ling Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ling Express have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ling 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 Ling Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ling Express is inspected around five times per year on average.
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