GRAND CHINA
804 SOUTHERN BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.832.1188
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Removed.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025049752 | Jun 12, 2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023049624 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020004957 | Jan 10, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled rag and then immediately grab customer to go food container and began preparing order. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bucket of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat celery and sauce in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager for Jian Chen.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint container with no handle stored directly in cornstarch. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease/food debris underneath cook line equipment.
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw shrimp and raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line flip top interior soiled.
Stored food not covered. Open container of cornstarch stored underneath dry storage rack. Operator covered.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm at front hand sink. Operator added chlorine to solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat cabbage. Operator moved ready to eat food to top shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen, cutting boards soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, handwashing sink used to wash pot. Discussed with operator that handwashing sink only used to wash hands.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired less than one month.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, can used to dispense rice. Operator removed can.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, raw beef and chicken stored on floor. Employee moved items to shelf.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer in kitchen, chicken stored more than 24 hours not covered.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw pork stored over ready to eat frozen vegetables. Operator moved pork to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwashing sink blocked with dirty dishes. Operator moved items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, prepared food stored on floor in between prep. Discussed with operator that food needs to be stored 6 inches off the ground.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, prepared food stored in freezer overnight not covered. Operator started to cover items during inspection
Jun 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee cell phones, wallet stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, buckets of sauces stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved sauces to shelf.
Jun 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line, bottle of cold medicine-Airborn stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, raw beef stored over ready to eat Krab, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw shell eggs stored over cooked beef. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
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 reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over raw pork, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, fried rice (51F - Cold Holding); peas and carrots (73F - Cold Holding), pork dumplings (60F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into walk in to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line low boy, cooked pork (57F - Cooling)@ 12:15 since 11:00, 57F @12:51. At the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed product into walk in to fascilitate cooling.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Jian Cheng Chen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided handsoap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, opened employee beverages stored over prep table throughout kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee cell phones, wallet stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled throughout kitchen with food debris.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, buckets of sauces stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved sauces to shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup inside reach in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooped handle down in ice. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, Tables and shelves soiled with food debris.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves inside reach in freezer soiled with drippings from raw beef.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Unwashed produce-Peppers stored over cut washed cabbage and onions. Advised operator of proper storage.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in true freezer Raw beef stored over wontons. Operator stored properly. Observed in frigidaire freezer Raw shrimp below raw chicken. Operator stored properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen not accessible due to buckets stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to dishwashing area. Operator provided soap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in frigidaire reach-in freezer.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed cleaning dirty container in triple sink and immediately went into walk in cooler to grab food. Hands not washed before handling food. Employee observed using sanitizer spray and wet cloth to clean counter and immediately handled tongs to cook chicken. Hands not washed before food handling. Educated operator on site.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees not sanitizing equipment after washing and rinsing. Educated on site. Equipment sanitized in 100 ppm chlorine in triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken two door reach in cooler end of cook line Raw pork over cooked pork walk in cooler Removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (66F - Cold Holding) on floor at end of cook line. Out less than Four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Placed back in cooler until ready to cook.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener holder
Feb 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee touched toe nail, touched raw shrimp and washed hands with no soap in three compartment sink. Educated; washed hands in handwash sink with soap and hot water;
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked noodles Raw beef over cooked pork - all in walk-in cooler; operator reversed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting board at cook line
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Many bottles of water on food prep areas at cook line Advised to remove
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris- throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at all coolers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line
Water leaking from faucet at handwash sink by three compartment sink
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under handwash sink at prep area by cook line Advised to store properly
Aug 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plastic containers and stainless steel strainers washed and rinsed. No sanitizing procedure observed. educated on site. Set up triple sink properly. Equipment sanitized.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank you grocery bags storing raw beef in freezer chest lobster in second reach in freezer in back kitchen Wontons in walk in cooler Cooked meat in walk in cooler
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 commercially packaged first reach in freezer in back. Removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over scallion onions in walk in cooler Raw chicken over uncovered buckets of sauce in walk in cooler Raw chicken over cooked rice walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp walk in cooler. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Removed.
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in first reach in freezer in back kitchen items not commercially packaged. removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medication bottle stored on dry storage rack with dry goods in hallway next to walk in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pots stored in hand sink. Removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in gaskets of first one door reach in freezer in back kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Interior to first reach in freezer in back kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk in cooler Sauce buckets on floor in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In all Three one door reach in freezers in back kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to First one door reach in freezer in back kitchen Exterior Flour containers unclean
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to First reach in freezer in back kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water. Placed in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Behind freezer chest
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaking next to triple sink
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.