China Express (Wrens)
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Public records show five inspections at China Express (Wrens) stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking and disposition”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Wrens restaurant, which scores around 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed 2 shallow chafing dish pans containing TCS food stuff in WIC to be un-covered while not in use. CA: Cover any food in WIC area while not actively manipulating it. COS: PIC covered pans.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed RIC at front food service counter to be residential grade instead of commercial grade. CA: Replace RIC with commercial grade RIC.
511-6-1.5
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on and around Wok station as well as floors throughout kitchen in need of a thorough cleaning. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup. PIC in process of cleaning but needs to devote more assets to task.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed deep pan of coating flour in kitchen area to be un-covered while not in use. CA: Cover any food in kitchen area while not actively manipulating it. COS: PIC covered pan of coating flour.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand wash station. CA: Repair system to provide hot water.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked noodles and two pans of cooked proteins sitting uncovered in WIC near the door. CA: Cover any and all pans of food when not actively being used. COS: PIC covered pans.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed floor throughout kitchen and food preparation area to be sticky to the shoe soles and discolored indicating debris buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize floors throughout kitchen and food preparation areas and install a floor cleaning schedule that prevents debris buildup on floors.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed handles of scoop in food product, flour. CA: Ensure all handles are not in food product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed wash water used at hand wash station to be running out onto floor through faulty drain plumbing. CA: Repair plumbing on hand wash station to prevent wash water from being put on floor.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
64
May 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed floor throughout kitchen and food preparation area to be sticky to the shoe soles and discolored indicating debris buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize floors throughout kitchen and food preparation areas and install a floor cleaning schedule that prevents debris buildup on floors. COS: PIC commenced to mop floor during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed wash water used at hand wash station to be running out onto floor through faulty drain plumbing. CA: Repair plumbing on hand wash station to prevent wash water from being put on floor.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pan of dry egg noodles and two pans of coating mixture sitting out uncovered near hand wash sink. CA: Cover any and all pans of food when not actively being used. COS: PIC covered pans.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods (Shrimp, chicken, etc.) not being held at 41 or below degrees. CA: Turn down thermostat for WIC and acquire new thermometer for WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand wash station. CA: Repair system to provide hot water.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several RTE/TCS food items in the WIC that did not have a date or common food label of container contents. CA: Date any RTE/TCS food with either prepared on date or discard on date and a common food name of container contents. COS: Manager on duty had employee start date marking all RTE/TCS foods in WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed several food items throughout kitchen area stored in bulk food containers (Flour, rice, etc.) that did not have common food identifier on container. CA: label all food grade bulk containers with common food name of container's contents.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on ventilation hood as well as on and around Wok station. CA: Clean and sanitize all area surfaces around Wok station and implement a cleaning schedule that will prevent food debris buildup.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed trash receptacles in kitchen not to be covered. CA: Acquire and install covers on all trash receptacles in kitchen or food preparation areas.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed drain on hand wash station to be leaking. CA: Repair drain plumbing so as to keep hand washing sink from leaking onto floor.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Express (Wrens) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Express (Wrens) on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Express (Wrens)?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Express (Wrens).
How does China Express (Wrens) compare to other restaurants in Wrens?
China Express (Wrens) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Wrens average of 89.
Has China Express (Wrens)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Express (Wrens) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Express (Wrens) 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 Express (Wrens) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Express (Wrens) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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