China Queen
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, China Queen has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface (visibly soiled wiping cloth8 and then engaged in food preparation (cooking shrimp and vegetables for customers, handled clean equipment, clean utensils and touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Operator applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine (cough suppressant) improperly stored on dry storage shelves with single service articles and food items and unidentifiable pills of various size and color on plate over flip top. Operator removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
64
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2025. Advised Operator to renew license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from handling/cutting raw chicken to handling cooked noodles while putting into storage container without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area; cooked noodles (73F - Cooling 1:20/73F 1:45). Operator stated noodles cooling for 1 hour at room temperature in tightly wrapped containers, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, uncovered and moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. At prep table; cooked chicken (72F - Cooling 1:20/72F 1:45). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour in full deep bowl at room temperature, split into smaller containers and moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Kitchen; Employee came from outside, put gloves on and proceeded to handle clean utensils Advised operator, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 01, 2024 Advised operator to renew
50-17-3
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen; Employee used bottle of water stored on prep table above container with soy sauce. Advised operator who fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen; Bottle with cooking oil stored on the floor. Advised operator who fixed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator who fixed to Chlorine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing by washing and rinsing with no sanitize step, discussed with operator, operator set up triple at 100ppm chlorine and sanitized wares **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cardboard lids used as containers for cooked chicken. Operator removed to food grade containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Cabbage being held on TPHC has no time marking. Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator time marked cabbage. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken cooling for 30 minutes at 1:10 (100F-112 - Cooling); cooked chicken at 2:30 (81F-95F - Cooling). Chicken being cooled at room temperature then moved to walk in cooler. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours, operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in dining room
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Bottom shelf under rice cookers soiled
23-03-4
50
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm at the front counter. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Using time for cut cabbage . No written plan. Emailed temperature controlled for safety form and explained.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer big 6 and major food allergens. Emailed both
53A-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. Emailed one
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soapy water spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Explained and manager removed the cloth towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Establishment advertised no MSG used in the food, but a large quantity of MSG was present in establishment. No MSG sign on the menu . As per manager MSG is used in making teriyaki chicken. Explained. He will discontinue the use of MSG.
52-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with flour. Manager stored scoop handle above flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket chlorine 0 ppm by the three compartment sink. Manager changed the solution chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken above cooked egg rolls in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw sea food above ready to eat krab in walk in freezer . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup was cooked 2 days ago in reach in cooler . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...employee scooping rice with container . Discussed with operator. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles...greasy handwashing sink , paper towels dispenser, soap dispenser and reach in cooler door.
23-24-4
61
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
67
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....raw chicken ,raw shrimp above cooked egg rolls in walk in freezer . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above cooked egg rolls , cream cheese in reach in cooler . Operator properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...cooked pork, cooked ribs in walk in cooler . Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
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 .......cooked pork, cooked egg rolls , cooked chi at walk in freezer . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Stored food not covered .... Egg rolls at walk in cooler . Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....underneath hand washing sink, shelf at front line
23-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Queen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Queen on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Queen?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Queen.
How does China Queen compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
China Queen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has China Queen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at China Queen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Queen 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 Queen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Queen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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