China Kitchen in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

6484 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

China Kitchen in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed once, on March 11, 2026, for fly activity. The facility averaged 4.2 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, high-priority violations have been recurring and severe: proper hand washing violations appeared in 9 of the last 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 4 inspections. On March 11, 2026, an inspector documented 12 violations including 5 high-priority findings and recommended an emergency closure order. The facility complied and was cleared the following day on March 12, 2026 with zero violations. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: March 11, 2026 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
110Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

China Kitchen in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.2 violations / inspection 4.2 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

China Kitchen in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for China Kitchen in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 11:07:00

China Kitchen in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for China Kitchen in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026018431 $400.00 Mar 11, 2026 Miami (Doral)

China Kitchen in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 5 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

China Kitchen in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Kitchen in Lake Worth last inspected?
China Kitchen in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
When was China Kitchen in Lake Worth last shut down?
China Kitchen in Lake Worth was last shut down on March 11, 2026 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at China Kitchen in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at China Kitchen in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has China Kitchen in Lake Worth had?
China Kitchen in Lake Worth has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of China Kitchen in Lake Worth find?
China Kitchen in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
Has China Kitchen in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
Yes, China Kitchen in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has China Kitchen in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Kitchen in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has China Kitchen in Lake Worth been fined?
China Kitchen in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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