Chinese Garden in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

4595 Hypouluxo Rd Ste 9, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

Chinese Garden in Lake Worth has been subject to repeated high-priority violations across 25 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has documented one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. High-priority violations have centered on handwashing procedures and employee health reporting, appearing in nearly every inspection on record. In February 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended after the facility was found with high-priority violations for employee health reporting and improper hand/arm washing; a follow-up inspection on February 27, 2025 again documented the same handwashing violation and was also recommended for administrative complaint. The inspection pattern shows recurrence: employee health violations appeared in 10 of the last 8 inspections reviewed, and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited in all 8 of the most recent inspections. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 was completed with no further action, though it documented 8 violations including basic violations in handwashing procedures and consumer advisory requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
176Violations
0Closures
$1,300in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Chinese Garden in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Chinese Garden in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,300.00

Disciplinary action history for Chinese Garden in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026013854 $1,100.00 Dec 29, 2025 Tampa
2--2025030691 $200.00 Feb 26, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Chinese Garden in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 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

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 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
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority

Chinese Garden in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinese Garden in Lake Worth last inspected?
Chinese Garden in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Chinese Garden in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Chinese Garden in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Chinese Garden in Lake Worth had?
Chinese Garden in Lake Worth has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chinese Garden in Lake Worth find?
Chinese Garden in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Chinese Garden in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, Chinese Garden in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Chinese Garden in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Chinese Garden in Lake Worth has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,300.00 in fines.
How much has Chinese Garden in Lake Worth been fined?
Chinese Garden in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,300.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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