WOODLANDS EXPRESS

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Not complied Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager on duty at the time of inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of required state approved available. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on various sauces and soups stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, items cooked on 03/03/2026. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: No date marked on several TCS food items cooked 2 days ago Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dish washing area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Not complied Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense sauce in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Violation not complied Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraint Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Some employees engaging food preparation with no hair restraints. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed container with soy sauce stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Violation not complied Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Not complied Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation on brown like substances buildup on can opener holster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Not complied. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with sauces and soups stored in walk in cooler not covered -Observed uncovered containers with flour and chickpeas stored in dry storage room. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Violation not complied. Several containers of TCS foods stored in walk in cooler not covered. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed case with unwashed squash stored over peeled and cut onions in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-11: Violation not complied Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen stove; butter (72F - Hot Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. Observed food on stove with no heat being applied. Operator turned on. Food to be reheated to 165F Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Butter (81F - Hot Holding) Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink with green scratch pad covered in food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed green scratch pad in sink Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Unable to locate test strips Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same, operator unable to locate Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage area, missing ceiling tile Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on dirty surface Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed one ice scoop on dirty surface, another in container. Operator removed Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In kitchen and dry storage room, multiple bulk containers of non TCS foods stored with no cover. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Observed same Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Avantco lowboy reach in cooler by kitchen door, carton of raw shell eggs and package of raw bacon on shelf above open gallon of milk and container of sauce. Manager moved both items to bottom of cooler for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table holding stand mixer has build up of flour and dried liquids.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers of sauce in walk in googled missing date marked when prepared. Per manager none over 3 days old.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal scoop missing handle in bulk container of MSG on dry goods rack. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Large clean cooking pots in dish area not inverted. Employee inverted all pots. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee container of water with straw and no lid on cooking cart by flattop unit in kitchen.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone next to spice containers on shelf above kitchen fliptop unit.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Areas of floor around cookline and under shelves in middle of kitchen area have food debris buildup.

Basic - Food stored on floor. 1) Cases of plastic bottled water on floor behind front bar space. 2) Container of raw onions and bucket of sauce on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 1) In glassfront and Avantco reach in coolers in kitchen. Employee returned thermometers to both units. 2) Ambient thermometer on exterior of walk in cooler not working. Manager placed extra probe thermometer in cooler. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Liquid food residue frozen in bottom of white upright freezer in back of kitchen. Employee began to clean unit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) Bulk container of rice on shelf in kitchen not covered. 2) Multiple food items in walk in cooler at proper temperature not covered. Manager had employee start covering all items. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Unknown substance in spray bottle by triple sink. Employee labeled as Fabuloso. 2) Unknown substance in spray bottle at front service area. Employee labeled as table cleaner. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Kitchen glassfront and 2 door lowboy coolers missing ambient thermometers

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ground coconut bulk container on shelf by cookline missing label. Manager replaced label.

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No chlorine test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer at Dishwasher

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray bottle containing purple liquid identified as a degreaser Manager labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispensed cooked potatoes

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes, Cooked beets And cooked lentils in Walk In Cooler

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can baby corn dented in dry storage.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee on cook line handled wrapped new piece of equipment and returned to preparing stuffed samosas without washing hands and changing gloves first. Stopped employee and reviewed hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of household pesticide on shelf near kitchen hand sink. Manager discarded can. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, partial carton raw shell eggs above container of lentil sauce. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee left cook line, handled wrapped new piece of cooking equipment, and returned to cook line to prep food item without changing gloves. Stopped employee, reviewed hand wash procedures, and employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not date marked for when prepared. Per manager, all more than 24 hrs in unit. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottles on shelf at entrance to kitchen, on cart near cook line, and on table in front service area under counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal cups in bulk containers of salt and sugar. Manager removed cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO2 tank near back door not secured.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones on top of chest freezer by cook line and on shelf above fliptop unit next to dry spices. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) Containers of salt, sugar, and spices on dry goods shelf by cook line missing lids. Employee replaced lids. 2) Multiple food items in walk in cooler at proper temperature not covered. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall opposite walk in cooler soiled with food debris.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 70, veggie sauce 67. Observed at no temperature control. Food outside temperature less than 4 hours. Operator move foods to walk in cooker. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: No butter and veggie sauce found. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, no probe thermometer available. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, no employees training certification available. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Dal, veggies stew, prepared on 6/24 not date marked. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, no date mark on veggie stew and Dal stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, items were prepared on 08/26/2023. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in rice and sugar containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, Observed bowls in rice and sugar containers. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored next to flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, employee medication, baby bottle, foods and other personal belongings stored on shelves above flour and rice containers. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar and spices on dry storage shelves not covered. Operators covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, Sugar and spices on dry storage shelves not covered. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet soiled clothes on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed and placed in solution . Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: At the time of callback inspection, Observed 1 wet soiled clothes on prep table in kitchen. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- onion soup prepared over 24 hours ago, per operator.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the front counter- employee purse.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.

Basic - Outside seasoning containers- Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) In the chest freezer 2) Walk in cooler

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar and salt.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink near the ice machine.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler- fried onions and fried potatoes; vegetable rice; potato sauce; cooked curry vegetables, operator advised made over 24hours ago.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stored inside of the dough mix.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At the front counter- white plates not stored inverted.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At the flip top cooler.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1) At the server station- scooping rice. 2) Kitchen prep station- mixing ingredients near the walk in cooler.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of the ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -1) Avantco low boy cooler 2) Flip top cooler at the cookline

Basic - Stored food not covered. In the walk in cooler- all ready to eat foods- fried onions and fried potatoes; vegetable rice; potato sauce; cooked curry vegetables.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry storage area- Containers of baking soda, sugar and salt.