China Hut
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, China Hut has 10 inspections in the public record. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boynton Beach average 79, so China Hut trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
74
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored next to raw chicken. Operator stored properly. Observed in walk in cooler raw shrimp stored next to raw chicken. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. #1 Observed in walk in cooler cooked chicken not date marked. Operator date marked 1/24/25 #2 Observed in walk in cooler shrimp wontons not date marked. Operator date marked 1/24/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer ribs in container stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at left side flip top
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
70
Jun 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Stored food not covered. Items stored in 1 door white reach in freezer not covered, operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top
22-16-4
86
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with bare hands then proceed to handle clean equipment. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken,beef stored above sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD40 stored with dry storage items. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided to operator. Employees filled out at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cooked pork stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above steam table
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink
29-20-5
50
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink.
16-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked Pork,Cooked Chicken. Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing.
16-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
61
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Hut on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Hut?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Hut.
How does China Hut compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
China Hut most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has China Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Hut have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Hut 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 China Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.
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