WAH HOUSE CHINESE RESTAURANT INC
1276 N MILITARY TRL, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.682.1689
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler a container of raw shrimp and beef stored over a box of un washed snow peas. Operator stored correctly
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle ina container of salt. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of cooking oil stored in contact with the floor underneath cook line.
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On flip top cutting board.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of peeled onions,cut cabbage,cooked shrimp no covered operator covered items.
Working containers of food removed from original container corn starch not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
8 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above and with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit, proceeded to handle clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
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. Employee washed and rinsed soiled containers then handled clean equipment and utensils, prepared food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage containers, then place to dry/store without sanitizing. Triple sink not set up. Advised operator to properly sanitize containers.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Advised operator to move for proper storage.
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 stored outside of commercial packaging over raw shrimp. Operator moved for proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2:cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours. Added ice to item. Glass door reach in cooler: bean sprouts (44F - Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane stored over and with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved item.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marinated raw chicken (48F - Cooling) at 12:20 since 9:30 47F at 1:20 at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved item to be cooked to 165F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator made sink accessible.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage can and then handled clean knife and cutting board to prepare broccoli without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door and then washed hands at triple sink with no soap and then dried on cloth towel before preparing food. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands properly at hand washing sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cooked wonton (55F - Cooling 11:45/55F 12:15). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour, stored in full, deep bowl tightly covered, at this rate will not reach 41F within a total of 6 hours, uncovered to facilitate faster cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw fish below cooked chicken.
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 walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped trays of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped trays of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below beef.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked shrimp and cooked pork stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink; raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold water.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored in direct contact with "thank you" bag. Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw beef stored over plastic wrapped container of cooked pork. Operator moved cooked pork.
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 cook line flip top cooler; cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line Flip top cooler; chopped pork (54F - Ambient Cooling 12:20pm/54F - Ambient Cooling 1:15pm). Operator stated pork was chopped/prepared 2 hours prior, being held in overfilled pan in make top. At this pork will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walking cooler; pork cooked onsite, no date mark. Operator stated pork was cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; case of raw pork stored on floor. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At upright oven; accumulation of mold-like substance/grease/food debris on bottom interior of oven.
Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; washed/cut cabbage and washed/cut broccoli stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 certificates expired on 08/10/2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light red color spray bottle in three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler lids on cook line. Manager cleaned.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water in three compartment sink. Manager turned water on. beef still frozen
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