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CHHAUKA

105 NARCISSUS AVENUE, SUITE 130, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561-323-7007

Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats152
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022192
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
JAN 26
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication ( Antacid tablets, and NARCAN ) stored above prep table near ice machine. Operator moved.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce Observed raw fish above unwashed asparagus in draw refrigerator at cook line. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf..
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in rice flour a bowl. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed near bar.
Basic/51-11-4
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Ceiling tile missing. Observed near dishwasher ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding missing under 3 compartment sink.
Basic/36-08-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of potato's and 50 lb bag of onions on floor near walkin refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms above cut melon.
Basic/08B-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil, salt or sugar and multiple spices in unlabeled plastic containers.
Basic/02D-01-5
The state's own report →
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing. Observed by dishwasher.
Basic/36-36-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables above orange juice in walkin refrigerator.
Basic/08B-17-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel as food liner for carrots at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed paper towel.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is fermenting cabbage (kimchi) at ambient temperature for 24 hours and then moves product to cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink used as dump sink at bar. Operator removed strainer basket from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Not available at time of inspection For Quaternary sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets and chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is fermenting cabbage (kimchi) at ambient temperature for 24 hours and then moves product to cooler. See stop sale.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tag not with clams at flip top cooler. Operator provided tag.
Basic/01C-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe cooked lobster in reduced oxygen packaging that was not frozen before on-site packing in reduced oxygen packaging.
High priority/03G-04-5
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Basic/51-11-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe on top of ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observe handle of scoop touching flour in container.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in standing water at 72F
Basic/10-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe sugar, and flour containers not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Can opener soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observe a Metal pan with potato's on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observe with oyster.
Intermediate/01C-05-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.