Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs
Last inspected:
1684 S Congress Ave, Palm Springs, FL 33461Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs has been inspected 22 times since 2016, recording 130 total violations—an average of 5.9 per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines but has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: proper hand and arm washing failures appeared in 8 of the last 8 inspections; employee health reporting violations were cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in 5 recent inspections; and shell stock requirement violations (relevant to raw seafood handling) were documented in at least 3 inspections. Handwashing facility deficiencies and time-as-control violations for potentially hazardous foods also recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority employee health policy and food contact surface issues, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." Two prior inspections in 2025 resulted in administrative complaints being recommended, indicating escalated enforcement action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025051732 | $400.00 | Jun 25, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025014681 | $200.00 | Jan 9, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs last inspected?
- Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs had?
- Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs find?
- Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs been fined?
- Joy Luck Chinese Restaurant in Palm Springs has been fined a total of $600.00 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.
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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