Reinspection
Mar 26, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Facility License-High · Montgomery County, MD
Chinese Express
849 Russell Ave
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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsReinspection
Feb 5, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source
Reinspection
Feb 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests
Official wording
Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance Repeat Violation
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode nosmoking_sign_postedPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Nosmoking Sign Posted: Not In Compliance Repeat Violation
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source
Comprehensive
Feb 2, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
criticalCode food_protected_from_contaminationContamination
Official wording
Food Protected From Contamination: Not In Compliance
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 contaminationcriticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
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 temperaturecriticalCode toxic_substances_and_pesticidesPests
Official wording
Toxic Substances And Pesticides: Not In Compliance
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests
Official wording
Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode nosmoking_sign_postedPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Nosmoking Sign Posted: Not In Compliance
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Montgomery County HHS, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
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