CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC

Name: CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC
Address: 4700 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL, 32839, US
Rating: 54.7

4700 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32839

License #5805079

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54.7 Grade F / 100

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CHINA HOT EXPRESS LLC in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 64 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 54 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 25, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 15 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on March 24, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on March 25, 2026 after passing a callback inspection (Emergency Order Callback Complied). Recent compliance can pull the overall score up quickly because the InspectFL Health Score weighs callbacks heavily.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended · View official DBPR record →

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Emergency Order Callback Complied
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -walk in cooler seals damaged
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all units throughout
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -side door in lobby bolted closed
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -food items outside employee restroom
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. -multiple lights throughout kitchen and storage
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -throughout
[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
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -multiple items throughout
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. -rear door

Emergency order recommended
[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
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. -single service items outside employee restroom stored on floor
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. -hand wash sink at front counter cold water line cut
[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
[46-04-4] Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. -side door in lobby bolted closed
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -drink in cook line cooler
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -interior of smoker
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour bins not labeled
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -multiple throughout
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35B-04-4] Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -side lobby door
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -sauce bins in walk in cooler
[14-14-4] Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
[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
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of equipment throughout -hood filters soiled
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -food debris on floor in walk in cooler

Call Back - Complied
[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
[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
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler
[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
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several Ceiling tiles have water damage
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked
[08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxed oil on floor. Operator immediately removed
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker
[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
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Urnal in employee bathroom
[36-60-5] Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back exit door
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered

Warning Issued
[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
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table and prep cooler
[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
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper towels in hand sink.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several light shields in kitchen out of place and 1 cracked
[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)
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. 1 Light burned out under hood
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom interior of smoker
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items on floor in hallway
[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
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in freezer not covered. Operator immediately covered

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