CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC

Name: CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC
Address: 4700 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL, 32839, US
Rating: 0

4700 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32839

License #5805079

🥡 Chinese ℹ️

0 Grade F / 100

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May 26, 2026 · 20 findings · 3 critical

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CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 26, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 210 total violations — 23 critical, 25 major, 162 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage , cook line.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hot water handle of sink located on the front counter.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 86F spoon for rice. Discard water.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Hood. Throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment located on the cook line.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. #10 can used to scoop rice. Removed can.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. On the floor. Management picked them up.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and egg rolls located in reach in freezer. Management covered.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers with white substance.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags with cooked chicken
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; shelled eggs ambient (60F - Cold Holding). Held above the cold line in prep cooler. Less than 4 hours. . Placed in the cooler to cool.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. leafy greens (56F - Cold Holding); Held above the cold line in prep cooler. Less than 4 hours. Placed in the cooler to cool.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink located on cook line filled with bags of wontons.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two sinks located in the kitchen. Management replaced.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Employees restroom. Added soap.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all units throughout
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler shelves
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on paper towel rack at kitchen entrance
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals damaged
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris on floor in walk in cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -food items outside employee restroom
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout kitchen and storage
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. -rear door
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -side door in lobby bolted closed
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items throughout
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. -rear door
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all units throughout
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -walk in cooler shelves
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -throughout
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. -3 dead roaches poking out of water heater access panel -10 dead roaches in reach in cooler used as bank storage -3 dead roaches on top of oven
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored on paper towel rack at kitchen entrance
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals damaged
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris on floor in walk in cooler
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -food items outside employee restroom
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour scoop in food product
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of smoker
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout kitchen and storage
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -drink in cook line cooler
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler on cook line
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -hand wash sink in prep area
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -sauce bins in walk in cooler
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour bins not labeled
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -side door in lobby bolted closed
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects on wall in employee restroom
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items throughout
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on onion in rear cooler room -approximately 5 live roaches on wooden supports under white chest freezer in cooler room
[35A-23-4] Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -roach droppings around water heater access panel -roach droppings around door frame leading to front counter
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent drippings left of drink cooler in dining room -approximately -Approximately 100 rodent droppings coming from hole in wall in employee restroom -approximately 10 rodent droppings in storage area outside employee restroom -approximately 200 rodent droppings under front counter storing single service items
[35A-21-4] Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. -evidence of rodent nesting in employee restroom, single service items and food items stored outside restroom
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink in restroom -hand wash sink in prep area
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles have water damage
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In guest bathroom
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In msg. Operator removed
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 Light burned out under hood
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler - sides of fryers -Top of smoker
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Urnal in employee bathroom
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back exit door
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef out of original package over cooked clams in freezer. Operator immediately removed
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathrooms
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles have water damage
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In guest bathroom
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In msg. Operator removed
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 Light burned out under hood
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in prep cooler - sides of fryers -Top of smoker
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Urnal in employee bathroom
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back exit door
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef out of original package over cooked clams in freezer. Operator immediately removed
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (56F - Cold Holding) in prep cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to bottom cooler temp recovery (corrective action taken) -Cooked pork, raw chicken, egg rolls, sprouts, cream cheese, raw pork; (47-50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator immediately discarded ( corrected on site)
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. Operator immediately removed
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Hole in ceiling tile Above walk in cooler
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. In only bathroom for customers
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in storage area under shelves 2 dead roaches behind crash cart next to storage area 1 dead roach under shelf on cookline. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer on cook line. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded all.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Purse on chest freezer. Operator immediately removed
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment and shelf on cook line Floor where bulk containers and chest freezer are stored
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Water Bottle used for cooking, container of biscuits, and container of sauce with no handles were stored in sprouts, peas, containers. Operator immediately removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving under microwave
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in employee bathroom is clogged
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of multiple seasonings and flour
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over container of pork in prep table cooler. Operator immediately removed
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings found in corner of storage area. Operator immediately cleaned up and discarded
[03F-02-5] 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. Operator is holding boba on time control. Made at 12pm. Operator discarded before 4pm
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with time plan for boba

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean knife stored on shell egg carton.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of rice cooker.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on cook line.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. 2 bags of rice on floor in dry storage area.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on cook line soiled with old food debris.
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Lights out throughout kitchen area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area. Cracked and damaged shields.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line and sink in restroom.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All equipment on cook line old food debris and heavy grease build up .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of make table cooler old food debris.
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut onions in chicken box.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.
[21-03-4] Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of corn.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken above wontons in chest cooler.
[52-03-4] Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Seafood double delight made with imitation crab. Operator changed menu to Krab.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards soiled including the attached make table cutting board.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back of kitchen blocked by furniture and sink on cook line items are stored in sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in restroom.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark on any items.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar container.
[14-45-4] Observed: Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Covering table at end of cook line.
[36-32-5] Observed: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License are current active.
[11-27-4] Observed: 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 operator wit
[36-73-4] Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler old food debris.
[14-69-4] Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Stand up reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
[10-07-4] Observed: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop water 78F Oper
[36-62-4] Observed: Light not functioning. In back of kitchen cook line, in front of walk in cooler.
[38-01-4] Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen area.
[31B-04-4] Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cook line.
[14-86-1] Observed: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Colored menus used for egg rolls.
[23-03-4] Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters grease build up. Outside of fryers old food debris and grease build up.
[22-16-4] Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler on make table.
[14-17-4] Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler.