What is Chen Express Kitchen's health inspection score?

Chen Express Kitchen has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chen Express Kitchen last inspected?

Chen Express Kitchen was last inspected on April 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chen Express Kitchen have?

Chen Express Kitchen has 25 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chen Express Kitchen safe to eat at?

Chen Express Kitchen has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Chen Express Kitchen serve?

Chen Express Kitchen serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chen Express Kitchen

Name: Chen Express Kitchen
Address: 1148 FRONT STREET, Uniondale, 11553
Rating: 83

1148 FRONT STREET, Uniondale

Last Inspected: 4/10/2026

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

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1148 FRONT STREET, Uniondale, FL 11553

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Sep 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Mar

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Re-Inspection4 Inspection

Apr 26

Re-Inspection InspectionLatest

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−8 pts

Mar 26

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5CPotentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
8BIn use food dispensing utensils improperly stored−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Inspection Inspection

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
13BGarbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance−2
9DDressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located−2
11CFood contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Inspection Inspection

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 23

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

14BEffective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
14AInsects, rodents present−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−10 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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