China Lane
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, China Lane has 10 inspections in the public record. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boynton Beach restaurant scores 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease and food debris. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator replaced sanitizer and primed. Retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chicken stored in direct contact with non food grade bag in walk in freezer, operator moved to food grade container **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (78F - Cold Holding)being held on cook line with no temperature control for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested at 200+ppm. Operator discarded sanitizer, remade and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Observed at vents on hood system
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on walk in cooler shelving
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at kitchen door next to ware washing area
36-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on prep table holding rice warmers in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on right side rice warmer in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach in door gap of not in use 2 door low top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 8 live roaches inside of reach in section of not in use 2 door low top reach in cooler on cook Iine in kitchen . Observed 2 live roaches in between crack of not in use 2 door low top cooler and in use flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on underside of shelving above cook line flip tops in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat green beans in 2 door glass slider on cook line **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Printed menus used to line pan of green beans in direct contact **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bin containing prescription medication/medications stored on shelf above cook line with single service items **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent dropping on top of dish machine in kitchen. Observed 2 rodent dropping on ground under dish shelf in ware washing area in kitchen **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/CFM arrived at time or inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on gasket of not in use 2 door low top on cook line in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on shelf under steam table on cook line in kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning**
22-16-4
37
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open bucket of Dishwashing powder stored with clean wares on shelf. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door flip top: tofu (50F); cooked noodles (51F); cooked pork (51F); raw shell eggs ambient (49F). Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. Per operator items items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale cooked broccoli (69F - Cold Holding); cabbage (70F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature on cook line. Operator states items have been out for 2 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door flip top: tofu (50F); cooked noodles (51F); cooked pork (51F); raw shell eggs ambient (49F). Monitored unit for 1.5 hours with no changes in temperature. Per operator items items not prepared or portioned today **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked shrimp in 2 door reach in cooler on cook line, operator reorganized Raw chicken stored above cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored above of preparation area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots, bin on raw chicken, box of broccoli stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
32
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk In Cooler. Bag contains shredded cabbage
14-31-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Home Defense Insect Spray Owner removed and placed in empty room at the back of th restaurant **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu 45f, Tofu 45f Walk In Cooler
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Home Defense Insect spray stored next to Platic containing Duck Sauce
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at Service station used to wash utensils
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice. Walk In Cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice Walk In Cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens room, Lady's room, Employee rest room
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream dipperwell next to Ice cream freezer
10-03-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
22
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash utensils
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg rolls, Cooked pork **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on Green cutting board. Cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Lane last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Lane on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Lane?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Lane.
How does China Lane compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
China Lane most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has China Lane's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Lane have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at China Lane 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 Lane inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Lane is inspected around three times per year on average.
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