Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade
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989 S Main St, Belle Glade, FL 33430Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade has accumulated 141 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has been subject to five disciplinary actions totaling $4,300 in fines. High-priority violations have been heavily concentrated in recent inspections, particularly employee health reporting violations, which appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, and proper hand-washing violations, which were cited in 6 of the last 8 inspections. Shell stock handling violations were also a recurring high-priority finding across at least 5 inspections. Additional high-priority violations included management awareness gaps and consumer advisory failures. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures on record. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 found 12 violations, 6 of which were high-priority. While this inspection was completed with no further action, the immediately preceding inspection on October 2, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, suggesting persistent compliance issues that remain under state review.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $4,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025083706 | $1,800.00 | Oct 1, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2025016314 | $700.00 | Jan 21, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024056017 | $400.00 | Aug 20, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2022007492 | $1,200.00 | Jan 12, 2022 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021037388 | $200.00 | Jul 1, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade last inspected?
- Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade?
- The most frequently cited violations at Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade had?
- Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade find?
- Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade ever been shut down?
- No, Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade been fined?
- Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade has been fined a total of $4,300.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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