CHINA EXPRESS
5444 RIVER OAKS BLVD, River Oaks, TX, 76114
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 96
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (15)
- 8
Hands clean and properly washed
Observed employees return to the kitchen and begin tasks without washing hands.Corrective Actions: Ensure employees wash hands immediately upon entering the kitchen and wash hands in between tasks.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed no hand washing sign by the hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink. Observed the hand sink by the 3 compartment sink blocked by the mop and no paper towels.Corrective Actions: Ensure the hand sink is accessible at all times and fully stocked with soap and paper towels. Ensure a hand washing sign is posted to the public.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observed unclean knives stored with clean knives. Observed the can opener was unclean.Corrective Actions: Ensure clean and unclean utensils are stored separately. Ensure the can opener is cleaned between each use.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed ranch on the counter at 78*F. Observed ranch and mango bites in the refrigerator behind the register with internal temperatures of 46*F.Corrective Actions: Ensure all temperature as a control for saftey foods are kept at 41*F or lower at all times.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 23
Proper date marking and disposition
Observed several food items in the refrigerator with no date label.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food is date labeled when removed from the original container.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 24
Time as public health control: procedures and records
Observed cut cabbage mix on the counter with no time stampCorrective Actions: Ensure all time as a control for safety foods are kept at41*F or lower at all times.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 25
Consumer advisory provided for raw / undercooked food
Observed no allergen awareness poster posted for staff.Corrective Actions: Ensure an allergen awareness poster is posted for staff.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 28
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observed chemical spray bottles and other storage containers of chemicals with no content label.Corrective Actions: Ensure all chemicals are labeled with the content name at all times.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observed peeled onions on a counter touching an unclean dried rag, and employee water bottle, and unclean bottles of vinegar, food dyes, and other shelf stable food containers. Observed several foods in the refrigerator and freezers with no lid. Observed recently delivered food in boxes stored directly on the floor.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food is protected from contamination at all times. Ensure all food is stored 6" off the ground.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 41
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the facilityCorrective Actions: Ensure all soiled wiping cloths are stored in a single location.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 42
Washing fruits and vegetables
Observed broccoli in the box on the 3 compartment sink where unclean dishes were also begin stored.Corrective Actions: Ensure food is not washed in an unclean 3 compartment sink. Ensure the 3 compartment sink is washed,rinsed, and sanitized prior to being used for food preparation.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 43
In-use utensils; properly stored
Obsrved a bowl being used as a scoop.Corrective Actions: Ensure a scoop with a handle is used.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 56
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observed employee food scattered throughout the refrigerators and freezers throughout the facility.Corrective Actions: Ensure all employee food items are stored below and away from restaurant food items in a designated employee area.
Permit 42B9505C-739B-42F7-AD2A-8285C737F2C0
- 17
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Observed a refrigerator blocked by clothing with spoiled food inside.Corrective Actions: Ensure all food in the blocked refrigerator is discarded immediately.
Permit B3C85F86-C8A7-4C2B-941A-7C97740C3759
- 22
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed cakes with whipped cream frosting in the reach in fridge by the front door at 52*F.Corrective Actions: Ensure all temperature as a control for safety food is kept at 41*F or lower.
Permit B3C85F86-C8A7-4C2B-941A-7C97740C3759
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.