Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Margate facility scores 80, putting Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh Cooked Garlic oil at 82F. As per operator, Food out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator moved to reach in cooler, not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. In walk in freezer: observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw pork. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food prep cart blocking hand wash sink at front of cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored over food prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several food items stored on floor throughout kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer: observed container of raw pork uncovered.
08B-12-5
55
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: Observed at callback inspection same. Buckets of sauce on floor by cook line and case of eggs in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, cases and flats of raw shell eggs above cases of bok choy, onions, and peppers. Employee rearranged shelves to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - 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. Books present, all certificates missing. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in pump sprayer under dish machine. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in fried rice in walk in cooler and plastic cup in bulk rice container. Manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fryer oil on floor in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water on cart in front of cook line. Manager dumped water and replaced with dry utensil. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around baffle in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
55
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed employee cutting cook pork with bare hands.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022
50-17-3
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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm.
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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. A copy has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink used to stored food containers.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed some employees training certification expired on 9/6/2022
53B-14-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. -Observed soiled cardboard boxes used to line walk in cooler and freezer shelves
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed food items stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed jug cut and use to scoop cooked rice.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed a uncovered container with corn starch at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
35
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant.
How does Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chifa Tay Pa Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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