CHINA PALM
2702 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach FL 33069 · 954.977.8807
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Raid Roach spray in storage cabinet at front area. Operator segregated and will remove from premises.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $2,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020043960 | Aug 28, 2020 | Oct 6, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2018044751 | Aug 13, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | $1,240 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed
Food stored on floor. Buckets of chicken wings stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as rice scoop. Operator discarded
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Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed large buildup of ice in 1 door white reach in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip tops
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at left and right side cook line flip tops
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken wings thawing at room temperature. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above prep area
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on service cart on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (75F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. Observed interior lower flip top cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside flip top cooler. Operator removed
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower portion flip top cooler
Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions and sliced cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet is continuously running.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen wall and by the hand wash sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator hung on hook
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense(sugar) food. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of raw chicken wings on the walk-in cooler floor Cooking oil stored in contact with the floor in storage area Bag of carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor Cooking.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer shelves
Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top cooler right side.
Stored food not covered. Observed container chopped onions and cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 37F stored in sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Right side toilet continuously running.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fry station
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed raw chicken over dumplings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed julienne cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); dice cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler. Per operator items placed in unit 11:00. Out of temperature less than 3 hours. Items not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice on top of items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf with to go containers
Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with potato starch. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both Flip top cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (90F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (77F - Cold Holding)on cook line at room temperature per operator held out or temperature for less than two hours. Operator placed items in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in three compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer.
Food stored on floor. On plastic container of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in potato starch container the handle in contact with potato starch. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside door of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of foam hinged to go containers stored on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go articles on shelf on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top unit
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Raid Roach spray in storage cabinet at front area. Operator segregated and will remove from premises.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at cook line area. Operator turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on mop bucket at back area. Operator hung mop.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from cooking raw pork to serving cooked food, no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line; employee used tongs to cook raw pork and then rinsed tongs in sink without washing or sanitizing. Operator washed/sanitized tongs in dish machine.
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 walk-in freezer; portioned bags of raw chicken stored over sheet tray of raw beef. Operator reversed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, table next to flip top cooler; bean sprouts (72°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today, being held at room temperature 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; case of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area; broccoli not washed prior to cutting, operator stated broccoli is cut and then washed, discarded cut broccoli and washed uncut broccoli.
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