Pompano Beach, Broward County

CHINA PALM

2702 W ATLANTIC BLVD, Pompano Beach, FL 33069

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
4 High Priority
Oct 6, 2025
City
Pompano Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 8Total: 12

03A-03-5

Detail 24092605

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs on service cart on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in cooler to quickly chill. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 24092607

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night.

03A-02-5

Detail 24092613

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (75F - Cold Holding) on cook line per operator held out of temperature less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. Observed interior lower flip top cooked noodles (46-47F - Cold Holding) per operator not portion or prepared today held in cooler overnight night. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24092608

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24092609

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. reach in freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 24092604

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle inside flip top cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24092612

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination on shelf above flip top cooler. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24092603

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower portion flip top cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 24092611

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chopped onions and sliced cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.

32-23-5

Detail 24092606

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet is continuously running.

36-27-5

Detail 24092610

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen wall and by the hand wash sink

42-01-4

Detail 24092602

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. Operator hung on hook Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

31B-02-4

Detail 23851315

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom operator provided. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23851305

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense(sugar) food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23851316

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of raw chicken wings on the walk-in cooler floor Cooking oil stored in contact with the floor in storage area Bag of carrots stored on walk-in cooler floor Cooking.

14-69-4

Detail 23851307

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer shelves Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23851310

Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23851314

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator

29-49-6

Detail 23851306

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top cooler right side. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23851313

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container chopped onions and cabbage not covered in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 23851308

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken 37F stored in sink at room temperature. Operator turned on running water Corrected On-Site

32-23-5

Detail 23851312

Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Right side toilet continuously running.

36-27-5

Detail 23851311

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Fry station

02D-01-5

Detail 23851309

Basic - Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

23-24-4

Detail 23307534

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23307535

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23307536

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Time Extended

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 23303922

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over dumplings not all commercially packaged in walk-in freezer. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23303913

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed julienne cooked pork (52F - Cold Holding); dice cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); diced cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding) per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed in flip top cooler. Per operator items placed in unit 11:00. Out of temperature less than 3 hours. Items not portion or prepared today. Operator placed ice on top of items. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 23303919

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23303917

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23303918

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on shelf with to go containers

08B-38-4

Detail 23303914

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of cooking oil on the floor in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23303920

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 23303923

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with potato starch. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23303916

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and front and side of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23303921

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both Flip top cooler Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23303915

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 23075907

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic and oil (90F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (77F - Cold Holding)on cook line at room temperature per operator held out or temperature for less than two hours. Operator placed items in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 23075910

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand in three compartment sink.

53B-14-5

Detail 23075908

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 23075903

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23075911

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Frigidaire reach in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23075909

Basic - Food stored on floor. On plastic container of sauce stored on walk-in cooler floor.

14-69-4

Detail 23075904

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Frigidaire reach in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 23075912

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in potato starch container the handle in contact with potato starch. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23075902

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside door of Frigidaire reach in freezer surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

25-05-4

Detail 23075906

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of foam hinged to go containers stored on the floor in storage area. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23075905

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go articles on shelf on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 23075913

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of flip top unit

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-04-4

Detail 22559817

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed Raid Roach spray in storage cabinet at front area. Operator segregated and will remove from premises. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22559816

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep table at back kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22559818

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve containers not inverted at cook line area. Operator turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22559819

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered . Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22559815

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting on mop bucket at back area. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

12A-12-4

Detail 22215345

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from cooking raw pork to serving cooked food, no hand wash. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

22-45-4

Detail 22215343

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At cook line; employee used tongs to cook raw pork and then rinsed tongs in sink without washing or sanitizing. Operator washed/sanitized tongs in dish machine. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22215346

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned bags of raw chicken stored over sheet tray of raw beef. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22215342

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, table next to flip top cooler; bean sprouts (72°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepped or portioned today, being held at room temperature 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 22215344

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22215341

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; case of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 22215340

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area; broccoli not washed prior to cutting, operator stated broccoli is cut and then washed, discarded cut broccoli and washed uncut broccoli. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 21701172

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above a container with raw shell eggs inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21701173

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On bathroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21701168

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 21701170

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On bathroom. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 21701169

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk-in cooler shelves

08B-38-4

Detail 21701176

Basic - A bag with flour, rice stored on floor on storage room. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

36-08-4

Detail 21701174

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Right outside walk-in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 21701175

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag with partially frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature on kitchen area. Operator moved to 3 compartment sink under running water Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21701167

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the restaurant

21-07-4

Detail 21701171

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 21321985

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg rolls (43-50F - Cold Holding) on top reach in cooler. Operator states egg rolls placed in cooler less than four hours ago. Food item over-stacked above rim level. Operator removed and placed in cooler. chicken wings (70F - Cold Holding) on cook line shelf. Operator states chicken taken from cooler less than four ago for orders. Operator placed food item back in cooler. TPHC Document discussed with operator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 21321988

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

36-34-5

Detail 21321979

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler unclean.

14-11-5

Detail 21321986

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusty shelving under prep table next to walk in cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 21321984

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing In kitchen and back storage room near freezer chest.

36-24-5

Detail 21321980

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in poor repair throughout establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 21321983

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving storing oil unclean.

36-27-5

Detail 21321987

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust throuhout kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 21321981

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 21321982

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch not labeled.

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 20809970

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over unwashed produce. Chicken moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20809968

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fryer station, fried chicken wings (56 - Cold Holding). Item stored at room temperature. Item moved to refrigeration to chill and cold hold. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 20809969

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At kitchen hand sink Repeat Violation

Oct 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

22-41-4

Detail 20605290

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine.

12A-16-4

Detail 20605288

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee working with raw chicken handled clean equipment without washing hands. Discussed with owner and employee washed hands. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 20605295

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken stored over peppers and broccoli in walk in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20605287

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by stacked 5 gallon buckets in kitchen. All moved. Corrected On-Site

32-11-5

Detail 20605296

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Men's restroom.

31B-03-4

Detail 20605292

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 20605291

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificates expired on 8/1/2021. Inspector will recheck at next inspection.

32-05-4

Detail 20605289

Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Women's restroom out of order.

08B-38-4

Detail 20605298

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases oh chicken on walk in cooler floor. Bus tub of chicken on kitchen floor. All moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20605293

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at mens restroom and hallway to bathrooms.

23-03-4

Detail 20605294

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelves soiled at hand sink area and dry storage.

29-11-4

Detail 20605297

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink pipe leaks at kitchen.