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China House Express Liu INC

1404 Lancaster Avenue

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine

Sep 22, 2026

Violations recorded

11 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11Other

Official wording

Person-In-Charge-Duties

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-302.12Other

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling

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Food Labels

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 5-501.15Other

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Outside Receptacles

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6-501.16Other

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Drying Mops

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 8, 2026

Violations recorded

11 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11Other

Official wording

Person-In-Charge-Duties

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 3-501.17Food temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-204.112Food temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-302.12Other

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 3-602.11Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food Labels

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 5-501.15Other

Official wording

Outside Receptacles

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 6-501.16Other

Official wording

Drying Mops

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 16, 2025

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks, Installation

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-305.14Other

Official wording

Food Preparation

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

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