Chung Wah

6017 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chung Wah has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 6, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor- buckets of source in walk-in cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chung Wah's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked bbq pork in white cooler in the kitchen Raw chicken over buckets of sauce in walk-in cooler Stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink Provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Basic - Bowl used to dispense cut vegetables in reach in cooler; removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor- buckets of source in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- moldy air curtains at walk-in cooler

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

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. Raw chicken over raw beef in one door freezer unit. Food items Not commercially packaged. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over egg rolls in white freezer chest. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Plastic grocery bags storing raw chicken in freezer chest **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

14-15-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-chlorine **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser at three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

27-16-4

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 cell phone on food prep while cutting food

40-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice bins on floor at hand sink. Raw sprouts on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink unclean.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass door reach in cooler at front counter.

29-49-6

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust-throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers in dry storage **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Oct 24, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

In-Use Utensils Properly Stored

FL-43

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chung Wah last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chung Wah on file is from Oct 6, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chung Wah?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor- buckets of source in walk-in cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chung Wah.

How does Chung Wah compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Chung Wah most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Chung Wah's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chung Wah have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chung Wah means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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