CHINA GARDEN
4220 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.630.8848
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
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DEC 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026021969 | Feb 2, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2022034659 | Jul 5, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on visibly soiled cloth and without washing hands prepared fried rice, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer non commercially packaged raw calamari stored directly above house made cooked egg rolls, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler cooked shrimp (69F - Cooling) at 1:30 since 11:00 to 67F at 1:50, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler to rapid chill.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken commercially packaged over cooked chicken not commercially packaged in walk-in cooler; foods out of stored properly
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touching raw chicken to place in oil to fry it; touched clean spatula to remove from oil after cooking used the same glove to go back to touching raw chicken and kept repeating without changing gloves and washing hands after working with raw foods Educated Employee washed hands
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came out of the bathroom and touched different pans and utensils before washing hands Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (45F - Cold Holding);in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes Cooler closed in between uses
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken and pork in walk-in cooler; stored properly
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over vegetables rolls commercially packaged in reach in freezer at cook line Stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steamed broccoli (100F - Hot Holding) on top of steam table; food container not in contact with steamed water; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes Operator placed in wok to reheat;
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line Operator provided
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Clams in walk-in cooler- operator claimed it's for personal use; advised to separate
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line;
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shell eggs (62F - Cold Holding) in the kitchen at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; moved to walk-in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- Brillo inside the sink Removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test. Provided
Food stored on floor- buckets of chicken in walk-in freezer Advised to store properly
Operator does not permit customers to use bathroom. Sign removed from the door.
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - COOLING - cooked noodles (82F - Cooling) 3:05pm cooling since 2:00 must reach 70F by 4:00 recheck 3:35pm - 79F. Held in deep covered pan - operator moved to shallow pan and moved to freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups found inside hand sink - operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - cooked pork prepared prior day and more than 24 hours - operator date marked.
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