Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHINESE GARDEN

4595 HYPOULUXO RD STE 9 · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 2, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3722399
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13760892
DBPR license6020834

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Chicken 86F at 3:00p to 84F at 3:30p, cooling since 1:30p per operator in large bowl at food prep table in kitchen. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority08A-17-6

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. Observed tray of raw chicken, not commercially packaged stored above tray of raw beef that is no longer packaged on speed rack in walk in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed Chicken 86F at 3:00p to 84F at 3:30p, cooling since 1:30p per operator in large bowl at food prep table in kitchen. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD40 stored next to sake on shelf at prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provide test strips for pool chlorine.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned knives and utensils stored in storage container soiled with crumbs and food debris.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from cup in kitchen. Advised employee not to eat or drink in restricted areas.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Heavy, black mold like substance on door gaskets at two door reach in cooler next to cookline in kitchen.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on November 3, 2026 8:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.