Joy Luck Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025
30
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Joy Luck Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ready-to-eat”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Lake Worth restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
30
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to handling clean equipment without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken wings then Handled clean utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer open bag of raw scallops and open bags of raw beef skewers stored over bags of French fries. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils. Manager on duty unaware; discussed with operator the big 6 food borne illnesses, employee restrictions and exclusions.
11-07-5
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. Provided poster to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on food prep sink large container of raw chicken wings (57F - Ambient Cooling) at 11:05 since 10:30 to 61F at 11:35; at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours; discussed with operator who move chicken wings to shallow pan and to walk in cooler. **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. In walk in cooler cooked pork egg rolls no date mark per operator prepared 2 days ago. Discussed with operator who added date mark labels. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In customer bathroom Objectionable odors can be smelled in customer waiting area. Discussed with operator.
36-64-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In kitchen near back door 2 reach in freezers with lids the inside that the plastic is broken and held together with duct tape with exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler box of unwashed mushrooms stored over container of washed and cut onions. Operator corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In customer waiting area reach in cooler with heavy mold/mildew. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
22-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen under cook line 2 dead roaches. operator cleaned and sanitized areas. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large bin of rice bowl with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
37
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken with raw pork in container at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried chicken at kitchen . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized due to employee not aware how do prepared sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink . Reviewed sanitizer solution prepared procedure.
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sweet and sour chicken 44°, cheese Rangoon 58° at cook line by the fryer being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...egg rolls, cheese Rangoon in reach in cooler. Employee date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by chair, boxes at front line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.
31B-03-4
41
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used in hood filter area.
14-20-4
95
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above avocados in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish area blocked by trash cans and boxs. Operator removed blockage. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holds fried chicken for 4 hours with no written plan. Plan provided through email confirmation. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system cleaning inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hard dripping grease hanging off of hoods and filters. Operator needs a more frequent cleaning cycle.
36-68-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash if sign in kitchen faded and illegible.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employees vitamins and medicine stored above cook line. Operator relocated to separate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator placed on a rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind the hot side of the cook line.
36-73-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joy Luck Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joy Luck Restaurant on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joy Luck Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joy Luck Restaurant.
How does Joy Luck Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Joy Luck Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Joy Luck Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joy Luck Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joy Luck Restaurant 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 Joy Luck Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joy Luck Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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