ORIENTAL FOOD TAKE OUT
4919 S DIXIE HWY, West Palm Beach FL 33405
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen on table next to cooktop crawling on clean utensils. Operator killed roach and removed utensils to be washed rinsed and sanitized
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023064295 | Nov 3, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw meats stored on top of and above mixed veggies in freezer.
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. Non commercially packaged chicken stored above non commercially packaged shrimp in reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hydrated rice noodles (80F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature on oven door. Per operator, item was prepped less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item to cooler to chill.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at triple sink grease trap area.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple in use cooking utensils stored in 80F standing water by rice cooker. Operator removed.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 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
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over mixed frozen vegetables. Explained and manager rearranged. Emailed proper storage chart.
Jul 1, 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen hand sink soiled. Employee cleaned.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At flip top cooler spring rolls stored in direct contact with reused cardboard box. Operator removed from box.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer portioned ziplock bag of raw chicken over ready to eat spring roll wraps, Advised operator to move raw items below ready to eat items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator discarded eggs
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in kitchen on table next to cooktop crawling on clean utensils. Operator killed roach and removed utensils to be washed rinsed and sanitized
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler Raw shell eggs (54F - Ambient Air Cold Holding); being held in bowl above product line on make top. Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over four hours, see stop sale
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler cooked chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over four hours, see stop sale Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler Raw shell eggs (54F - Ambient Air Cold Holding); being held in bowl above product line on make top. Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over four hours, see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler cooked chicken wing (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler over four hours, see stop sale
Nov 3, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 7 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
7 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Advised operator to clean and sanitize thermometers
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Inside both reach in freezers, Raw pork over cooked noodles and wontons Advised operator to stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork inside cooler inside walk in cooler. Advised operator to stored properly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 3 rodent droppings under flat top grill. Advised operator to clean and sanitize areas
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk in cooler cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); butter (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper (49F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (50F - Cold Holding); rehydrated noodles (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside walk in cooler rice (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F); butter (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pepper (49F - Cold Holding); soup (50F - Cold Holding); rehydrated (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for longer than 4 hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
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.at 200 ppm+ chlorine. Operator dumped water
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed poster to operator
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. Printed procedures to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go containers stored in hand washing sink on cook line Operator removed
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For person handling food working for longer than 60 days
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser on kitchen area Advised operator to label
Container with oil in the kitchen stored on floor. Operator stored properly
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead roaches throughout the kitchen floor under flat top grill, back door, behind refrigerator. Advised operator to clean and sanitize areas.
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.