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GOLDEN CITY

1558 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD 1, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.688.1752

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6013498
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe fried rice (115F - Hot Holding).
High priority/03B-01-6
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 about raw shrimp in walk-in freezer not all products commercially packaged..
High priority/08A-17-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top refrigerator; chicken, cooked vegetables,, egg rolls, shrimp, cut cabbage (54-56F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less them 2 hours and moved to walkin refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at flip top refrigerator.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/05-05-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed by walkin. Operator turn on hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at flip top refrigerator cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear door screen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of sauce stored on floor in walkin refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Sep 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observe at hand sink by walk-in refrigerator.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe case of at rear kitchen hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one hand wash sink without hot water.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Flip top refrigerator.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 91F.
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear kitchen hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork defrosting at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Jul 2, 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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container with food on floor in walk-in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe fried rice (115F - Hot Holding).
High priority/03B-01-6
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flip top refrigerator shrimp, fried chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated left it out and just returned to refrigerator,.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observe bus pan of pork on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation

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.