CHINA CITY
3095 FOREST HILL BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33406 · 5619662039
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Procedures provided via email
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026040763 | Apr 9, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $1,920 |
| 2--2025080362 | Sep 24, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 2--2025028525 | Feb 17, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022033083 | Jun 29, 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves saturated in mold like substance and rust.
Apr 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing pots without sanitizing at triple sink. Operator sanitized pots with chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fully cooked pork at chest freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Raw chicken over cooked noodles at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: bean sprouts (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spare ribs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to ice down products.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (62F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 11:30 - 61F at 2:40 (observed in deep container with lid); flip top cooler: cooked shrimp (46F - Cooling) at 2:20; cooling since 12:00 - 46F at 2:57; cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) at 2:20; cooling since 12:00 - 50F at 2:57 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to put rice on sheet pan and not to cover while cooling. Advised operator to ice down chicken and shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General Tso chicken, crab Rangoon made 4/6 no date mark at tall reach in cooler near cook line. Advised operator to date products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Floor cleaner spray bottle not labeled under cook line. Operator labeled properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup as scoop in corn starch.
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Soiled pot on clean dish rack.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cooked noodles stored on floor at walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves saturated in mold like substance and rust.
Rice scoop stored on container lid soiled with dust.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags with cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator dated marked
Walk in cooler Soy sauce containers stored on floor.
Sep 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present at time of inspections.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags with cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator dated marked
Walk in cooler Soy sauce containers stored on floor.
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry storage room Sliced mushrooms can.
Employee dried hands on soiled towel on cook line than proceeded to keep preparing food. Advised operator to tell employee wash hands
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food Thank you to go bag with cooked wontons inside reach in freezer Advised operator to removed product.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard boxes in direct contact with wontons inside reach in freezer Advised operator to removed
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Reach in freezer to the right against the wall Raw salmon stored over cooked egg rolls Operator stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken bag on the same container with raw beef. Operator removed raw chicken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line. Flip top cooler, raw chicken 46F cold holding, raw beef 46F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 46F cold holding, bean spouts 72F cold holding, cut cabbage 70F cold holding,, diced ham 53F, cold holding,cut pork 52F cold holding, Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cook line. Flip top cooler, raw chicken 46F cold holding, raw beef 46F cold holding, cooked mushrooms 46F cold holding, bean spouts 72F cold holding, cut cabbage 70F cold holding,, diced ham 53F, cold holding,cut pork 52F cold holding, Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today see stop sale
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. Procedures provided via email
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present at time of inspections.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags with cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator dated marked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( degreaser) under cook line not labeled. Operator labeled
Walk in cooler Soy sauce containers stored on floor.
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (48F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked rice (48F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep container with tight fitting lid, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and then handled reach in cooler door handle and cooked chicken while placing into deep fryer basket to be reheated for immediate service without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At glass siding top reach in freezer; ready to eat cream cheese filled wontons stored in direct contact with re-used cardboard box intended for wrapped single service articles. Operator removed from box.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; bowl of cut up raw chicken stored on top of portioned plastic bags of cooked pork. Operator moved raw chicken to separate freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pan on make top for less than 1 hour, removed overfilled portion to reach in cooler.
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At grey upright reach in cooler; non-food grade re-used raw chicken cardboard boxes used to store/in direct contact with ready to eat cream cheese wontons. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; portioned bags of raw chicken stored over portioned bags of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below beef.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At grey upright reach in cooler; non-food grade re-used raw chicken cardboard boxes used to store/in direct contact with ready to eat cream cheese wontons. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held at room temperature less than 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler. At Upright grey door reach in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, he.d in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to reach in freezer.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At grey upright reach in cooler; cardboard used to line food storage shelves.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over rice noodles rehydrated in water. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; butane stored over rice. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store teapot. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line under cooking equipment; spray bottle containing floor cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage area; can with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler; cooked rice (93F - Cooling 1:55pm) /cooked rice (89F - Cooling 2:25pm). Operator stated cooling since 11am. At this rate rice did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to cook top to reheat to 165F.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored directly in a non food plastic "Thank you" bag. Operator corrected.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, portioned zip locked bag containing raw chicken being stored above raw lamb. Operator repositioned raw lamb above raw chicken.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Guan ping wu, 7/26/18, expired 7/26/23
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath triple sink unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning solution. Operator labeled
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator removed from floor and repositioned
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.