China Sea
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited China Sea 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Royal Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At back storage shelf- one dented can of bamboo shoots- see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left through back door- returned and started cutting raw chicken without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee prepping raw chicken then proceeded to cook/ prepare food for an order without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
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 shrimp not commercially packaged stored over bucket of sauce- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. At cookline area- no time mark for raw shell eggs, cut cabbage, cooked chicken wings and cooked chicken- operator time marked for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-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 walk in cooler - egg rolls prepared 2 days ago not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ damp wiping cloth stored on prep counter - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
41
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored over spices at dry storage area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee left kitchen discarded trash and open returned put away food delivery into the walk in cooler without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.**Admin Complaint**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At fry station non food grade cardboard lining container with fried chicken wings operator removed cardboard.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At back prep area shelf- cooked rice 54F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated for fried rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for chicken wings by fry station- operator time marked for remaining 3 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)- operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack by back prep areaa¿¿Cooked noodles 94F- 101F at 11:30 to 94-101F at 11:45 ( cooling since 11:15)- food left out at room temperature- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler - as per operator egg rolls prepared/ made Saturday- not date marked .
02C-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 and AirPods over spices by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handwashing sink handles and reach in cooler handles soiled throughout establishment.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
29
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at fry station - touched face then proceeded to handle in use frying baskets- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
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. Some employee training expired 01/25/24.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee's container of rice stored over steam table- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bull of grease/ slime on back prep area handwash sink hot water valve.
23-03-4
64
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager serve safe for Yong Chen 07/31/2018- 07/31/2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor- operator moved here. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping* cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At glass reach in cooler- cooked chicken wings 48F at 11:55- ( cooling overnight), fried chicken 45-48F at 11:55- ( cooling overnight), cooked egg rolls at 45-48F at 11:55 - ( cooling overnight)- food covered or tightly wrapped- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. At walk in cooler- fried chicken 45-48F- at 11:45( cooling overnight),fried cooked egg rolls 48-49F- at 11:45 (cooling overnight)- food covered or tightly wrapped- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled towel- then proceeded to handle and cover containers of chicken- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Warning**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk in freezer- non-food grade plastic - to- go/ shopping bags - used to stored cooked pork, cooked chicken and raw chicken. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At speed rack near walk in cooler- cooked chicken stored in torn cardboard soda box- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
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 lobster not commercially packaged stored over cooked peas - operator moved peas to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At glass reach in cooler - krab Rangoon 45-48F at 11:55( cooling overnight)- food covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours - see Stop sale. At walk in cooler- Krab Rangoon 48Fat 11:45- ( cooling overnight)-food covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours - see Stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At glass reach in cooler- cooked chicken wings 48F at 11:55- ( cooling overnight), fried chicken 45-48F at 11:55- ( cooling overnight), cooked egg rolls at 45-48F at 11:55 - ( cooling overnight)- food covered or tightly wrapped- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. At walk in cooler- fried chicken 45-48F- at 11:45( cooling overnight),fried cooked egg rolls 48-49F- at 11:45 (cooling overnight)- food covered or tightly wrapped- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 6 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At glass reach in cooler - krab Rangoon 45-48F at 11:55( cooling overnight)- food covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours - see Stop sale. At walk in cooler- Krab Rangoon 48Fat 11:45- ( cooling overnight)-food covered- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours - see Stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep counter- Raw shell eggs 84F- hot holding- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler-raw chicken wings 47-49F at 11:45 to 47-49F at 12:45( cooling since 11:00)- food covered and overstacked- at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within 4 hours- operator moved to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager serve safe for Yong Chen 07/31/2018- 07/31/2023. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet/ soiled wiping* cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor- operator moved here. **Warning**
08B-38-4
21
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rust that has pitted the surface. -shelf under prep table next to 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-21: Operator will repair prep table this week. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above cooked pork in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper used as liner for food container. Observed with cooked egg rolls in walk in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator separated personal food and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer at front counter
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Sea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Sea on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Sea?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at China Sea.
How does China Sea compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
China Sea most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has China Sea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Sea have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Sea 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 Sea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Sea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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