China Kitchen
4509 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020715
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 2 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
At walk in cooler, non food grade towel used to cover ready to eat food. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
At kitchen, employee washed hand in three compartment sink. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
Basic2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
At walk in cooler, sauces, cut vegetables, box of chicken stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
Repeat violation
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
At kitchen, wiping cloth solution stored on floor. Operator doubled the bucket.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.