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CHINA PALM

2702 W ATLANTIC BLVD · POMPANO BEACH · Broward County · FL 33069

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3494799
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8863984
DBPR license1617029

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High 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 raw chicken over dumplings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed julienne cooked pork (52F – Cold Holding); dice cooked pork (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F – Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler. Per operator items placed in unit 11:00. Out of temperature less than 3 hours. Items not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice on top of items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf with to go containers

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in kitchen.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with potato starch. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both Flip top cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.