Chen's Sushi King
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Chen's Sushi King has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chen's Sushi King's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler, vacuum sealed tuna thawed. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen at cig door at rear of kitchen torn.
35B-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler, vacuum sealed tuna thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce-zucchini stored over washed, cut carrots. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer - raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over cooked egg- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw beef stored over sauce- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At glass reach in cooler non food grade paper towels lining container with green onions- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler -cooked chicken 64F at 2:30 to 64F at 2:50( cooling since 2:00)- food stored above fill line- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At small reach in cooler - cut tofu 54F at 2:50 to 55F at 3:05 ( cooling since 11:30) - At current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator placed in reach I freezer to quick chill.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
43
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned and over stacked- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station - noon food grade paper towels used as liner in contact with raw salmon - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside handwash sink at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station- in use avocados with stickers still attached - educated operator - employee removed sticker and washed avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
64
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At storage kart at kitchen area- raw chicken stored over bag of onions - operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer- raw pork not commercially packaged stored over krab sticks- operator moved to lower shelf. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler by cookline- raw shell eggs 52-56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned-food out of temperature for 2 hours operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy Seafood Salad, Tuna Avocado Salad, Tuna or Salmon Tartare, Tuna or Salmon or Beef Tataki, Seared Pepper Tuna with Mango, Super White Tuna, Yellow Tail Jalapeño, Sushi Appetizer and Sashimi Appetizer- no identified as being raw or undercooked on menu. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cigarettes stored over container of flour at dry storage area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At storage kart inside kitchen- raw chicken defrosting at room temperature-operator moved to reach in cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer near prep area- raw pork not commercially packaged stored over Karbala sticks- operator moved pork to lower shelf.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the Handwash sink, by cook line. Operator removed.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container no handle - inside the sugars container - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette, keys over flour container- operator removed.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler and prep table. Operator removed.
10-17-4
67
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chen's Sushi King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chen's Sushi King on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chen's Sushi King?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chen's Sushi King.
How does Chen's Sushi King compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Chen's Sushi King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Chen's Sushi King's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chen's Sushi King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chen's Sushi King means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chen's Sushi King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chen's Sushi King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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