China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs
Last inspected:
1159 S Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689China Express Take-Out in Tarpon Springs has accumulated 462 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 16.5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows persistent compliance issues, with food contact surfaces, hand washing, and employee health practices cited repeatedly over the past decade. Recent inspections from 2023 through March 2026 document clusters of high-priority violations, including 6 high-priority citations in December 2023 and November 2024. The violation trend remains stable with no emergency closures or disciplinary fines recorded.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
16.5
violations / inspection
16.5 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections45 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
- China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs had?
- China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs find?
- China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs ever been shut down?
- No, China Express Take-out in Tarpon Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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