MAY WAH CHINESE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
3974 NORTH LAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33403 · 561-775-3889
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A 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 a copy to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026017318 | Jan 13, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2019013285 | Mar 4, 2019 | Apr 9, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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 numerous times taking orders on the phone started to cook foods, and bagging to go orders without washing hands first; educated, employee washed hands;
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over beef on the speed rack in walk-in cooler; operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (46F - Cold Holding) in small glass cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; as per operator food outside; placed in the cooler;
Food stored on floor- container of beef and other foods inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer Advised to store properly
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager handled and spoke on the phone before putting on gloves and grabbing egg rolls to begin cooking, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Manager washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler, raw beef stored over cooked egg. Advised operator of proper storage, operator corrected.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. eggs (68F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs stored in carton on shelf above flip to cooler. Per operator items out of the cooler for less than 2 hours. Not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator of proper storage and temperature. Operator moved to bottom of cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink. Advised operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
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 a copy to operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 1/11/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinated beef and chicken in walk in cooler per operator was prepared on 1/11/26, not date marked. Advised operator to date mark any items prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in use in pan of diced onion. Advised operator a handled scoop is needed. Operator removed bowl.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone, keys, headphones stored on ledge above prep area. Advised operator of proper storage.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Packs of cigarettes, a lighter, a can with smoked cigarette butts on shelf under food being prepared next to triple sink. Advised operator to clean and sanitize and remove from area.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked pork Raw beef over cooked chicken Walk in cooler. Operator Removed items
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); over bane Marie. Out less than four hours. Placed in cooler
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer employee food not identified or separated from customer food.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bus tub of marinated beef on the walk in cooler floor - operator moved to shelf.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Top shelf of prep table on cook line.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 3 dented 5 LB can(s) of Hoisin Sauce. Operator segregated cans. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk-in freezer; cooked egg rolls stored in direct contact with non-food grade "Thank You" bag. Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored above raw beef. Operator moved chicken below beef.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink next to triple sink; hand wash sink used to store towels. Operator removed towels.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked wontons stored uncovered. Operator covered.
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