Golden City

1558 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd 1, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Golden City has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at Flip top refrigerator . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**

14-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed one hand wash sink without hot water.

27-16-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Flip top refrigerator . **Repeat Violation**

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy sauce on floor in walk-in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 91F.

10-07-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at rear kitchen hand sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork defrosting at room temperature.

06-01-5

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe fried rice (115F - Hot Holding).

03B-01-6

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw beef. Observe placed raw beef above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of chicken on floor in walk-in refrigerator.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensils in standing water at 121°F.

10-07-4

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flip top refrigerator cooked noodles,,shrimp,cooked chicken (44-48F - Cold Holding) due to missing insert. Operator put new insert in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

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/

53A-03-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden City on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden City?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golden City.

How does Golden City compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Golden City most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Golden City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden City have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Golden City 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 Golden City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden City is inspected around three times per year on average.

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