China City
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
86
Score
China City appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
China City's latest score of 86 sits above the West Palm Beach average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves saturated in mold like substance and rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-10: Shelves were cleaned but still have rust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: bean sprouts (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spare ribs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to ice down products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fully cooked pork at chest freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Raw chicken over cooked noodles at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed operator washing pots without sanitizing at triple sink. Operator sanitized pots with chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: cooked rice (62F - Cooling) at 2:11; cooling since 11:30 - 61F at 2:40 (observed in deep container with lid); flip top cooler: cooked shrimp (46F - Cooling) at 2:20; cooling since 12:00 - 46F at 2:57 ; cooked chicken (50F - Cooling) at 2:20; cooling since 12:00 - 50F at 2:57 At current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Advised operator to put rice on sheet pan and not to cover while cooling. Advised operator to ice down chicken and shrimp. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. General Tso chicken, crab Rangoon made 4/6 no date mark at tall reach in cooler near cook line. Advised operator to date products. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Floor cleaner spray bottle not labeled under cook line. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup as scoop in corn starch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Soiled pot on clean dish rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At rear entrance to kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked noodles stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves saturated in mold like substance and rust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Rice scoop stored on container lid soiled with dust. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
33
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags with cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler Soy sauce containers stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed bags with cooked chicken stored inside walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees present at time of inspections. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler Soy sauce containers stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
41
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held at room temperature less than 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler. At Upright grey door reach in cooler; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); cooked egg roll (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, he.d in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At grey upright reach in cooler; non-food grade re-used raw chicken cardboard boxes used to store/in direct contact with ready to eat cream cheese wontons. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
14-15-4
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. At white chest freezer; portioned bags of raw chicken stored over portioned bags of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At grey upright reach in cooler; non-food grade re-used raw chicken cardboard boxes used to store/in direct contact with ready to eat cream cheese wontons. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. At grey upright reach in cooler; cardboard used to line food storage shelves. **Warning**
14-05-4
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over rice noodles rehydrated in water. Operator moved raw beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; butane stored over rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At kitchen; hand wash sink used to store teapot. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line under cooking equipment; spray bottle containing floor cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage area; can with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler; cooked rice (93F - Cooling 1:55pm) /cooked rice (89F - Cooling 2:25pm). Operator stated cooling since 11am. At this rate rice did not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to cook top to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
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. At reach in freezer, portioned zip locked bag containing raw chicken being stored above raw lamb. Operator repositioned raw lamb above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked chicken stored directly in a non food plastic "Thank you" bag. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Guan ping wu, 7/26/18, expired 7/26/23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath triple sink unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning solution. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on the floor in rear storage area. Operator removed from floor and repositioned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb behind large rice cooker on cook line under hood and at mop sink outside.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink From public restroom and labeled storage room.Checked plans on OnBase. No plans available to verify. Explained paper products can not be stored in restroom. Employee removed both portion cup boxes.
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle not labeled. Explained.
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice ladles stored in standing water by rice cooker on cook line. Water temperature 80 f.Explained and manager dumped the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Glass of orange juice on side prep table without lid. Explained. Manager put glass in three compartment sink to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex employee restroom in the back by back door.
32-12-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.round metal container in rice in dry food storage room and round plastic container in diced onions in walk in cooler. Explained and manager removed both. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.washcloth towel bucket chlorine 0 ppm, manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Damp washcloth on prep table on cook line. Explained and manager put cloth towel in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China City on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China City?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China City.
How does China City compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
China City most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has China City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China City have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China City means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is China City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China City is inspected around four times per year on average.
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