Sunny's China Express on North Loop Drive is still dishing out takeout, but it is not exactly acing its report card. The Chinese restaurant posted a 75 in the city's most recent round of food-safety inspections, landing just five points above the municipal failing line. The score was recorded during inspections conducted May 25–29 and was officially logged on May 28, keeping the shop open but putting it on the health department's watch list for follow-up.
According to the El Paso Times, Sunny's China Express appeared in the city's weekly roundup of inspection results with a score of 75, listed among other mid-70s scores from the May 25–29 inspection cycle and identified at its North Loop Drive location.
What the score means
Under the City of El Paso's scoring system, per Food Establishment Scores, a 70 is considered a passing grade, while a score of 60 or lower can trigger a temporary closure. Inspectors can also shut a business immediately if they find an imminent health hazard. The portal notes that posted scores are summaries and that full inspection reports are available through the city's records system. In practice, that means Sunny's 75 keeps the doors open for now, but can prompt a reinspection if serious violations were logged.
Past inspections and next steps
Sunny's has shown up in earlier public inspection lists with lower results. Previous roundups indicate the restaurant has scored in the 60s and was flagged for issues such as time-temperature problems and unlabeled chemicals, according to AOL. Coverage of other eateries around town suggests this is not an isolated story, with El Paso kitchens sometimes landing in the low 70s and then straightening things out on follow-up visits, as west side spots that “just squeak by” have shown, per Hoodline.
Until inspectors verify any fixes, diners who want extra reassurance can look up the latest numbers on the city's public portal or request full inspection reports through the records system. Per Food Establishment Scores, each posted score reflects a single visit and might not capture an establishment's longer-term practices.
