CHINA TOWN CHEF

Name: CHINA TOWN CHEF
Address: 4374 NORTHLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, 33410, US
Rating: 83

4374 NORTHLAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410

License #6007083

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83 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

August 18, 2026 · 6 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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CHINA TOWN CHEF in PALM BEACH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 18, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 18 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 14 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on August 18, 2026 shows 5 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in reach in cooler at cook line rusted and pistes, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside of walk in cooler dust and soil residues accumulated on fan shroud, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line exterior of deep fryers and side of Chinese style stove heavy accumulation of grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line floor soiled with accumulation of grease soaked cloths and food debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted and soiled with food residues, discussed with operator to repair or replace.

Official DBPR inspection report ↗

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line exterior of deep fryers and side of Chinese style stove heavy accumulation of grease build up, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At cook line behind equipment wall soiled with food splatter and grease residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
[01B-02-5] 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. In reach in glass door cooler at entrance to kitchen cooked cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked wontons (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today, products held in cooler for multiple days, see stop sale.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under three compartment sink unlabeled spray bottles containing degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in glass door cooler at entrance to kitchen cooked cabbage (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked wontons (49F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today, products held in cooler for multiple days, see stop sale.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry seasoning bins bowls with no handles used to scoop food products, discussed with operator and removed bowls.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in reach in cooler at cook line rusted and pistes, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped face with hand and after without washing hands operator handled clean ladle to cook and prepare food for customer, discussed with operator who washed hands.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Inside of walk in cooler dust and soil residues accumulated on fan shroud, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.