China Wok in Riviera Beach
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3518 Broadway Blvd Unit E, Riviera Beach, FL 33404China Wok in Riviera Beach has documented severe and persistent compliance failures across 21 inspections spanning nearly four years, with 160 total violations averaging 7.6 per inspection—nearly 50% above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with handwashing and hand-washing facility violations cited in 8 of the past 8 inspections, employee health policy and reporting violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations documented on multiple occasions. The facility received an administrative complaint recommendation on February 2, 2026—the most recent inspection—when inspectors found three high-priority violations including handwashing facilities and consumer advisory failures. A prior administrative complaint recommendation was issued on July 21, 2022, indicating that formal disciplinary proceedings have been initiated at least twice. Despite the severity and consistency of these findings, no emergency closures are on record, though the pattern of recurring high-priority violations across handwashing, employee health, and seafood handling suggests systemic management failures in fundamental food safety practices.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
China Wok in Riviera Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
China Wok in Riviera Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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China Wok in Riviera Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Wok in Riviera Beach last inspected?
- China Wok in Riviera Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at China Wok in Riviera Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Wok in Riviera Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has China Wok in Riviera Beach had?
- China Wok in Riviera Beach has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Wok in Riviera Beach find?
- China Wok in Riviera Beach was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China Wok in Riviera Beach ever been shut down?
- No, China Wok in Riviera Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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