May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens
Last inspected:
3974 North Lake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403May Wah Chinese Take Out in Palm Beach Gardens has been inspected 23 times since 2016, accumulating 166 violations—an average of 7.2 per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with hand washing cited in at least 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 inspections, and employee health policy violations in 4 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received two administrative complaint recommendations: in January 2023 and again on January 13, 2026, following a routine inspection documenting 24 violations including three high-priority findings for employee health policy, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces. A fire safety violation in 2018 noted a marked exit path blocked by mop buckets. The facility received a single disciplinary action totaling $360 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 13, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026017318 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019013285 | $360.00 | Mar 4, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- May Wah Chinese Take Out Restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 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.
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