TAIWAN EXPRESS

Name: TAIWAN EXPRESS
Address: 3601 COLUMBIA ST, ORLANDO, FL, 32805, US
Rating: 32.3

3601 COLUMBIA ST, ORLANDO, FL 32805

License #5811541

32.3 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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TAIWAN EXPRESS in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 32.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 85 total violations — 5 critical, 24 major, 56 minor.

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The latest inspection on April 24, 2026 shows 17 observation rows: no critical rows, 7 major, and 10 minor.

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DBPR ordered this restaurant shut on April 22, 2026

The restaurant was allowed to reopen on April 24, 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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Inspection History

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Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line, and all prep table counters throughout facility.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand sink.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above glass reach in cooler and front counter by portable ac unit.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[27-11-4] No running water at mop sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple prep shelves throughout facility and walk in cooler.
[24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean trays, rolling racks and cooking pans stored in restroom.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from faucet. Hand sink located next to triple sink.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic tropicana orange juice containers with no handle used to scoop flour and corn starch.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath 3 compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
[27-09-4] No running water at three-compartment sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink on cooks line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line, and all prep table counters throughout facility.
[24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean trays, rolling racks and cooking pans stored in restroom.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand sink.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from faucet. Hand sink located next to triple sink.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic tropicana orange juice containers with no handle used to scoop flour and corn starch.
[27-11-4] No running water at mop sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink on cooks line.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple prep shelves throughout facility and walk in cooler.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Total = 120 Rodent droppings 40 rodent under triple sink 35 rodent droppings under the cook line 25 rodent droppings under the prep table 20 rodent droppings on the side of the reach in coolers.
[27-09-4] No running water at three-compartment sink. Facility has no running water. Employee called operator and turned on water.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above glass reach in cooler and front counter by portable ac unit.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath 3 compartment sink.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
[24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean trays, rolling racks and cooking pans stored in restroom.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cooks line.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, msg, and flour not labeled
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooks line heavily soiled with grease.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cooks line.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. At 3 compartment sink
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple prep shelves throughout facility and walk in cooler.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above soda reach in cooler, and above prep table reach in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent droppings inside hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. 4 rodent topping underneath prep table holding rice cooker. 2 rodent droppings underneath prep table holding container of sugar flour. Over 100 rodent droppings underneath cook line. 25 rodent droppings underneath 3 compartment sink. 25 rodent droppings behind reach in white chest freezer. 13 rodent dropping by reach in chest freezer at facilities exit door 10 rodent droppings inside hand wash restroom. =170 rodent droppings total.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic tropicana orange juice containers with no handle used to scoop flour and corn starch.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath 3 compartment sink.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment on cooks line, and all prep table counters throughout facility.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Cooks line hand sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink on cooks line.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit.
[24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Clean trays, and cooking pans stored in restroom.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turned on hot water.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hws faucet by 3 compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By fryers.
[32-02-4] Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Above drink cooler at front service counter.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[53A-11-4] No person in charge present during hours of operation.
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cardboard used to line and soak grease from chicken in reach in cooler by fryers.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout facility.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar, msg, and flour not labeled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, side of fryers, and behind cooking equipment.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over soy sauce in walk in cooler.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic orange juice container bowl in flour, and sugar underneath prep table by 3 compartment sink.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. By fryers.

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