China Palm
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
37
Score
Public records show nine inspections at China Palm stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Pompano Beach restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (75F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. Observed interior lower flip top cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on service cart on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside flip top cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower portion flip top cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions and sliced cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet is continuously running.
32-23-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen wall and by the hand wash sink
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator hung on hook **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense(sugar) food. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of raw chicken wings on the walk-in cooler floor Cooking oil stored in contact with the floor in storage area Bag of carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor Cooking.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top cooler right side. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container chopped onions and cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 37F stored in sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Right side toilet continuously running.
32-23-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fry station
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed julienne cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); dice cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler. Per operator items placed in unit 11:00. Out of temperature less than 3 hours. Items not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice on top of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Observed raw chicken over dumplings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both Flip top cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf with to go containers
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with potato starch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (90F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (77F - Cold Holding)on cook line at room temperature per operator held out or temperature for less than two hours. Operator placed items in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. On plastic container of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in potato starch container the handle in contact with potato starch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside door of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of foam hinged to go containers stored on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go articles on shelf on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top unit
29-49-6
45
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Raid Roach spray in storage cabinet at front area. Operator segregated and will remove from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at cook line area. Operator turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on mop bucket at back area. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
74
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (43-50F - Cold Holding) on top reach in cooler. Operator states egg rolls placed in cooler less than four hours ago. Food item over-stacked above rim level. Operator removed and placed in cooler. chicken wings (70F - Cold Holding) on cook line shelf. Operator states chicken taken from cooler less than four ago for orders. Operator placed food item back in cooler. TPHC Document discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throuhout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving storing oil unclean.
23-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in poor repair throughout establishment.
36-24-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing In kitchen and back storage room near freezer chest.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusty shelving under prep table next to walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler unclean.
36-34-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Palm last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Palm on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Palm?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Palm.
How does China Palm compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?
China Palm most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.
Has China Palm's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Palm have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at China Palm 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 Palm inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Palm is inspected around three times per year on average.
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