Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens
Last inspected:
4367 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens has accumulated 269 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The restaurant has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $3,000 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,200. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern: in late January 2026, inspectors issued an emergency order after finding 26 violations including 14 high-priority items, followed by a compliance callback the next day that identified 9 additional violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 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
Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $4,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006894 | $1,000.00 | Jan 28, 2026 | Tampa | |
| 2--2025059494 | $800.00 | Jul 22, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025016133 | — | Jan 6, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024048857 | $1,200.00 | Jul 24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024011965 | $400.00 | Feb 2, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023052036 | $200.00 | Sep 5, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020038241 | $400.00 | Jul 16, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 5 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections43 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 27, 2026 and January 28, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $4,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- Uncle Joe's Chinese Cuisine in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $4,000.00 across 7 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).
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