CHINA WOK
4636 W FOREST HILL BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 561.966.9978
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. 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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026008096 | Dec 4, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025027451 | Feb 10, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2020023474 | May 13, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2016018095 | Apr 4, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented #10 can baby corn present. See stop sale. Operator segregated dented can.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen after sitting at table in dining room then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; storage containers of raw beef stored over plastic wrapped sheet tray of ready to eat cream cheese Rangoon. Operator moved raw beef below ready to eat and above raw chicken.
Flip top reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize cooler interior.
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment next to flip top. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food (sugar) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed handle from salt.
Multiple stored food items not covered in walk-in cooler. Advised Operator to cover.
Nonfood-contact surface (shelves over flip top) soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef over sliced carrots at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 84F
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 84F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 84F
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor under triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease by hand wash sink by rear entrance to kitchen and by triple sink.
Dec 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At end of cook line first aid equipment and cold medication held above containers containing sugar and salt. Advised operator to move items away from food. Operator moved.
Employee handled soiled equipment and then engaged in food preparation, without washing hands. Operator handled visibly soiled container before preparing food. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Operator washed hands.
Food placed in soiled container/equipment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink next to prep sink used to store dirty containers. Advised operator of proper uses for hand washing sinks. Operator moved items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cook line cutting board. Advised operators beverages must be stored away from prep area.Operator moved beverage.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line soiled cloth on wok station. Advised operator that cloths once visibly soiled must be held in a sanitizer bucket and away from where food is prepared.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed oranges stored above prepared onions. Advised operator of proper storage regarding unwashed produce. Operator decided to discard oranges.
Feb 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Kitchen; Bottle containing medicine stored on shelf above reach in cooler containing food. Walk-in Cooler; Bottle of medicine stored above cooked chicken Advised operator on both violations, operator removed
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped Employee came from outside and begin handling clean utensils without washing hands first. Advised operator, employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in Freezer; Raw chicken stored above cooked corn Advised operator who fixed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in Cooler; Raw chicken stored above potato fries Advised operator who fixed
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. Reach in Freezer; Raw portioned chicken stored above raw beef Advised operator who fixed
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked noodles in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40, can of sealant stored with dry storage items. Operator properly stored
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at reach in freezer doors
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cut off container used as scoop. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled throughout
Objectionable odors in kitchen area of the establishment.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken, raw beef stored in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator covered
Mar 12, 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 unwashed produce. At reach in cooler container of raw beef stored over a box of celery, operator repositioned raw beef to be under vegetables.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage clear plastic bowl being used as a scooper, operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At reach in cooler employee bottle of ice coffee stored with food items meant for customers. Operator removed
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed one
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.large plastic lid stored in hand sink in the kitchen and large plastic bin stored in hand sink by three compartment sink. Manager removed both.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut out of gallon container used as scoop. Explained. Manager discarded the container.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw frozen chicken on sheet pan thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Chicken temperature 28 f. Explained and manager moved chicken to walk in cooler.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Kushlan cement mixer last 4 serial 9155. No construction work in progress
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.