China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
7635 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405China Cafe Restaurant in West Palm Beach has accumulated 255 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing (18 citations), employee health reporting failures (17), and missing consumer advisories (15). A 2017 fire safety inspection documented frayed and spliced electrical wires at a reach-in cooler near the dish wash area.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
9.6
violations / inspection
9.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.79
violations / inspection
3.79 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023060060 | $800.00 | Oct 13, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2023036799 | $400.00 | Jun 19, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only.
Frayed cord to bare wire for reach in at doorway to dish wash area
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 3 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 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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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections40 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach had?
- China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach find?
- China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 22 violation(s), including 8 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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.
- Has China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach been fined?
- China Cafe Restaurant INC in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $1,200.00 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.
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