CHINA GOURMET
1157 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, Royal Plm Beach FL 33411
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 21 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler - container of raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021006787 | Jan 8, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw chicken stored over potstickers. At walk in cooler, Raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter, chlorine wiping cloth solution 200+. Exceeding the maximum allowed. Operator corrected Chlorine solution to 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At dry storage, MSG removed from original packaging not properly labeled. Operator labeled item.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler- Cooked noodles 78F at 12:00 to 78F at 12:20( cooling since 11:30)- food stored in large quantity and covered- at current rate of cooking food will not reach to 70F within remaining time- operator unfixed and placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired 09/29/25.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between prep table and reach in cooler by cook line- operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- cooked rice 50F - cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over bags of rice at dry storage area- operator removed.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over Karan rangoons- operator removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep counter - operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At walk in cooler- employee food stored over buckets of sauce - operator removed and stored properly.
Jan 17, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin stored over bags of flour at dry storage- operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken and shrimp stored over buckets of sauce- operator moved raw animal foods to lower shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler - container of raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag of nuts and meat bones stored over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler- operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table area- scoop stored in water of 108F- operator placed on stove to reheat water to 135F
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked egg rolls- operator moved to lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - fried rice 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler near front counter- cooked chicken made Monday - no date mark- operator date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle stored over canned foods at dry storage - operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage area - drills and hardware stored over bags of rice - operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 90-104F near steam table- operator removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At cookline- neosporin stored over prep counter- operator removed.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage observed once dented can of baby corn- see stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken over cooked wontons - operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep counter and by cookline prep area- operator removed.
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.