China Gourmet
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited China Gourmet 10 times, with records going back to 2022. China Gourmet was last inspected on Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Royal Palm Beach average 81, so China Gourmet trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler- cooked rice 50F - cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored over bags of rice at dry storage area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw beef not commercially packaged stored over Karan rangoons- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At walk in cooler- employee food stored over buckets of sauce - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
78
Jan 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin stored over bags of flour at dry storage- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken and shrimp stored over buckets of sauce- operator moved raw animal foods to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler - container of raw chicken stored over raw pork ribs- operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag of nuts and meat bones stored over buckets of sauce in walk in cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table area- scoop stored in water of 108F- operator placed on stove to reheat water to 135F
10-07-4
58
Oct 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over cooked egg rolls- operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - fried rice 48F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At reach in cooler near front counter- cooked chicken made Monday - no date mark- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage area - drills and hardware stored over bags of rice - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottle stored over canned foods at dry storage - operator removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 90-104F near steam table- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
55
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage observed once dented can of baby corn- see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer raw chicken over cooked wontons - operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At cookline- neosporin stored over prep counter- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth stored on prep counter and by cookline prep area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet.
How does China Gourmet compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
China Gourmet most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has China Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Gourmet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Gourmet 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 China Gourmet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gourmet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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