What is China Express's health inspection score?

China Express has a SafeDine safety score of 38 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was China Express last inspected?

China Express was last inspected on January 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does China Express have?

China Express has 123 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is China Express safe to eat at?

China Express has a safety score of 38/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does China Express serve?

China Express serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

China Express

Name: China Express
Address: 5301 NE 2 AVE, Miami, 33137
Rating: 38

5301 NE 2 AVE, Miami

Last Inspected: 1/21/2026

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Chinese•Design District

Ranked #357 of 418 in Design DistrictBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Jan 21, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

15.4

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-71

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-8 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-21 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 29/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (38/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5301 NE 2 AVE, Miami, FL 33137

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

5 basic

Aug

Jun 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2025

4 inspections

9 high priority

10 intermediate

49 basic

Jul

Jan 2026

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

25 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

6 Routine - Food2 Routine

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

1 Med8 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

79/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (2)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

5 High3 Med17 Basic

25 total4 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−145 pts

High Priority (6)

−100 pts

03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (4)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02BNo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(2x)−10

Basic (5)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(4x)−8

Base deductions−145 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

1 Med6 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

83/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (1)

−20 pts

03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−15 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15

Basic (5)

−12 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

3 High2 Med13 Basic

18 total2 risk factors

24/100inspection score

−88 pts

High Priority (3)

−50 pts

03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(3x)Risk Factor−30
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−20 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15

Basic (7)

−18 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−88 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High6 Med22 Basic

32 total5 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−165 pts

High Priority (6)

−100 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(4x)Risk Factor−40
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−35 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(3x)−15
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure(3x)−15
01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5

Basic (8)

−30 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
13Improper dress code: hair restraint, jewelry, or nails−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(5x)−10
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2
02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(3x)−6

Base deductions−165 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Jun 23

Routine Inspection

3 High3 Med7 Basic

13 total

41/100inspection score

−81 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5
27Employee health policy missing−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
41Plumbing in disrepair−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−81 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5

Basic (4)

−8 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−43 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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