MAY WAH CHINESE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT

Name: MAY WAH CHINESE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
Address: 3974 NORTH LAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, 33403, US
Rating: 81.2

3974 NORTH LAKE BLVD, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33403

License #6021592

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81.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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MAY WAH CHINESE TAKE OUT RESTAURANT in PALM BEACH GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.2 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 April 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 5 critical, 4 major, 3 minor.

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[03A-02-5] 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;
[12A-29-4] 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;
[08A-20-5] 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

Administrative complaint recommended
[40-06-5] 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.
[53A-03-7] 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
[12B-06-4] 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.
[11-27-4] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[03A-03-5] 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.
[14-01-5] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[12A-03-4] 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.

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