China Taste in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

8989 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Overview

China Taste in West Palm Beach has accumulated 212 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.6 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $800. Recent enforcement has intensified, with administrative complaints recommended in 6 of the last 8 inspections, predominantly citing hand washing and employee health reporting violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
212Violations
0Closures
$2,000in Fines
3FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR:

China Taste in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 7.6 violations / inspection 7.6 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

China Taste in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)

Total fines on record: $2,000.00

Disciplinary action history for China Taste in West Palm Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026002533 $800.00 Nov 3, 2025 Tampa
2--2024025061 $800.00 Apr 3, 2024 Tampa
2--2023066312 $200.00 Nov 9, 2023 Fort Lauderdale
2--2020006255 $200.00 Jan 27, 2020 Miami (Doral)

China Taste in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

China Taste in West Palm Beach: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

China Taste in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Taste in West Palm Beach last inspected?
China Taste in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at China Taste in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at China Taste in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has China Taste in West Palm Beach had?
China Taste in West Palm Beach has had 28 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 Taste in West Palm Beach find?
China Taste in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has China Taste in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
No, China Taste in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 China Taste in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, China Taste in West Palm Beach has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
How much has China Taste in West Palm Beach been fined?
China Taste in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was China Taste in West Palm Beach last inspected?
China Taste in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has China Taste in West Palm Beach had?
China Taste in West Palm Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of China Taste in West Palm Beach find?
China Taste in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has China Taste in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, China Taste in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

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