Wah House Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Wah House Chinese Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 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 seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average West Palm Beach facility scores 79, putting Wah House Chinese Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk-in cooler a container of raw shrimp and beef stored over a box of un washed snow peas. Operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container corn starch not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle ina container of salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of cooking oil stored in contact with the floor underneath cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On flip top cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler containers of peeled onions,cut cabbage,cooked shrimp no covered operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored above and with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items. **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 entered kitchen through rear exit, proceeded to handle clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed and rinsed soiled containers then handled clean equipment and utensils, prepared food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage containers, then place to dry/store without sanitizing. Triple sink not set up. Advised operator to properly sanitize containers.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Advised operator to move for proper storage.
08A-05-6
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 stored outside of commercial packaging over raw shrimp. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2:cooked mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours. Added ice to item. Glass door reach in cooler: bean sprouts (44F - Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today, held less than 4 hours. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane stored over and with food. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Marinated raw chicken (48F - Cooling) at 12:20 since 9:30 47F at 1:20 at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved item to be cooked to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by storage of multiple items. Operator made sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
25
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw fish below cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. At walk-in freezer; plastic wrapped trays of raw chicken stored over plastic wrapped trays of raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken below beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; cooked shrimp and cooked pork stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink; raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At walk-in cooler; raw pork stored in direct contact with "thank you" bag. Operator removed from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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; plastic wrapped sheet tray of raw beef stored over plastic wrapped container of cooked pork. Operator moved cooked pork. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler; cooked noodles (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line Flip top cooler; chopped pork (54F - Ambient Cooling 12:20pm/54F - Ambient Cooling 1:15pm). Operator stated pork was chopped/prepared 2 hours prior, being held in overfilled pan in make top. At this pork will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walking cooler; pork cooked onsite, no date mark. Operator stated pork was cooked 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink; spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk-in cooler; washed/cut cabbage and washed/cut broccoli stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; case of raw pork stored on floor. Advised Operator to store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At upright oven; accumulation of mold-like substance/grease/food debris on bottom interior of oven.
22-08-4
32
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hand sink by entrance to the kitchen and walk in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic container used to scoop flour. Manager removed the container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
90
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer under shelves. Explained **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wah House Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wah House Chinese Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wah House Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wah House Chinese Restaurant.
How does Wah House Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Wah House Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Wah House Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wah House Chinese Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wah House Chinese Restaurant 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 Wah House Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wah House Chinese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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