CHINA XPRESS

Name: CHINA XPRESS
Address: 2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE 102, FORT MYERS, FL, 33901, US
Rating: 28.8

2059 ALTAMONT AVE STE 102, FORT MYERS, FL 33901

License #4606447

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28.8 Grade F / 100

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CHINA XPRESS in FORT MYERS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28.8 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 May 19, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 75 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 71 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair.
[03A-02-5] Observed cut leafy greens (74 - Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler.
[11-27-4] 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.
[12A-19-4] Hot water has not been corrected at this time.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and corn starch.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and shelving all heavily soiled.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in rear unable to turn handle on hot water.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance in disrepair and does not function.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[51-13-4] Operator states he forgot to hang posters.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed metal bowl with raw chicken stored on floor, the operator relocated to prep table. Potato starch bag stored on floor in dry storage area, bucket of soy sauce on floor, vegetable oil on floor.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed rice uncovered in dry storage as well as corn starch.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut leafy greens (64F - Cold Holding) in kitchen, educated operator and place in reach in cooler.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed rice uncovered in dry storage as well as corn starch.
[29-04-4] Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed operator rinsing rice with non-food grade hose.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys, and wallet on prep table.
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 cans of water chestnuts, and 3 cans of hoisin sauce dented heavily or at the seams. The operator segregated the items.
[12B-06-4] Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed employee smoking in enclosed hallway of plaza with kitchen door open, smoke odor in kitchen.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employees use prep sink to wash hands twice, educated on using proper sink.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at kitchen entrance and in rear contained pots and utensils. The operator removed.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup and continue working with no handwash. Stopped employee and advised to wash hands.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at kitchen entrance in disrepair and does not function.
[12A-19-4] Employee washed hands with cold water. Employees washed hands with cold water as no hot water is available at either handwash sink.
[11-27-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of oven and shelving all heavily soiled.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed metal bowl with raw chicken stored on floor, the operator relocated to prep table. Potato starch bag stored on floor in dry storage area, bucket of soy sauce on floor, vegetable oil on floor.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops in flour, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, and corn starch.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands less than 10-15 seconds twice during inspection.
[12B-01-4] Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee drink from cup and continue working with no handwash. Stopped employee and advised to wash hands.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash hands at handwash sink in rear and then touch broom handle before preparing rice.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink in rear unable to turn handle on hot water.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed self closing mechanism in disrepair.
[11-26-1] 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.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored on cutting board on prep table, operator removed. All purpose cleaner on prep table with cutting board and utensils. Observed can of paint and paint brush stored over container of flour mix/coating. The operator relocated all items.

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