LAKE WORTH, Palm Beach County

JOY LUCK RESTAURANT

5796 JOG RD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33467

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 18, 2025
City
LAKE WORTH
County
Palm Beach
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

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.

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 23714194

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes in sink and touched rim of trash can and without washing hands employee began to handle tongs to portion veggies into a pot to cook. Discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. Operator placed tongs in sink to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-08-5

Detail 23714198

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler plastic bag of raw pork in same bin as bag of cooked boneless pork ribs, discussed with operator who removed corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23714196

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler small metal bowl containing cracked raw shell eggs sitting on top of cut cabbage. Discussed with operator proper storage, operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23714197

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 6 live roaches on food preparation table under plastic bins used to store bulk sugar, flour. In front lobby of kitchen 5 live roaches inside of refrigerator. No food products stored inside. Discussed with operator to eliminate roaches and clean and sanitize all areas. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23714192

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen on speed rack unopened bag uncooked lo mein noodles containing eggs (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and removed from walk in cooler approximately 1 hour ago and left on rack until first batch is finished cooking. Discussed cold holding with operator who moved product to walk in cooler until needed. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23714199

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on preparation table cream cheese filled wontons (78F - Cooling) at 12:00 since 11:00 to 78F at 12:20. At this current rate of cooling product will not reach 71F within 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 23714195

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 2 dead roaches under three compartment sink on floor. In kitchen approximately 2 dead roaches inside of three compartment sink. In kitchen approximately 4 dead roaches on floor under food preparation table. In kitchen approximately 2 dead roaches on shelf under food preparation table. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. Repeat Violation Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23714193

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In kitchen near back door 2 reach in freezers with lids in disrepair with cracked plastic and exposed insulation. Discussed with operator to repair or replace. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-12-4

Detail 23496234

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to handling clean equipment without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken wings then Handled clean utensils to prepare food without washing hands. Discussed with operator employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23496233

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer open bag of raw scallops and open bags of raw beef skewers stored over bags of French fries. Discussed with operator who corrected storage of items. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 23496232

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils. Manager on duty unaware; discussed with operator the big 6 food borne illnesses, employee restrictions and exclusions.

11-27-4

Detail 23496235

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster to operator

03D-15-4

Detail 23496236

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on food prep sink large container of raw chicken wings (57F - Ambient Cooling) at 11:05 since 10:30 to 61F at 11:35; at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours; discussed with operator who move chicken wings to shallow pan and to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 23496228

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler cooked pork egg rolls no date mark per operator prepared 2 days ago. Discussed with operator who added date mark labels. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23496230

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In large bin of rice bowl with no handle used to scoop rice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 23496226

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen under cook line 2 dead roaches. operator cleaned and sanitized areas. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23496227

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. In kitchen near back door 2 reach in freezers with lids the inside that the plastic is broken and held together with duct tape with exposed insulation.

36-64-5

Detail 23496229

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In customer bathroom Objectionable odors can be smelled in customer waiting area. Discussed with operator.

22-16-4

Detail 23496231

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In customer waiting area reach in cooler with heavy mold/mildew. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.

08B-17-4

Detail 23496225

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler box of unwashed mushrooms stored over container of washed and cut onions. Operator corrected storage. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 22953564

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....chicken 45F, raw beef 44F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Operator covered food with ice ..... tofu 44F in walk in cooler below fan , operator stated that door was opened few minutes. Operator replace food to coldest area. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Total: 7

22-45-4

Detail 22379789

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized due to employee not aware how do prepared sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink . Reviewed sanitizer solution prepared procedure.

14-86-1

Detail 22379791

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in fried chicken at kitchen . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22379790

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw chicken with raw pork in container at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22379788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sweet and sour chicken 44°, cheese Rangoon 58° at cook line by the fryer being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22379792

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by chair, boxes at front line.

31B-03-4

Detail 22379787

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.

02C-02-5

Detail 22379793

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...egg rolls, cheese Rangoon in reach in cooler. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-20-4

Detail 22139448

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used in hood filter area.

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-04-5

Detail 21765376

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above avocados in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21765377

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in dish area blocked by trash cans and boxs. Operator removed blockage. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21765375

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator holds fried chicken for 4 hours with no written plan. Plan provided through email confirmation. Corrective Action Taken

36-68-5

Detail 21765373

Basic - Hood ventilation system cleaning inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hard dripping grease hanging off of hoods and filters. Operator needs a more frequent cleaning cycle.

31B-04-4

Detail 21765374

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash if sign in kitchen faded and illegible.

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 21330808

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employees vitamins and medicine stored above cook line. Operator relocated to separate location. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21330809

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind the hot side of the cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21330807

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor. Operator placed on a rack. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 20724792

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw shrimp in to go bags in freezer. Operator removed from to go bags. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20724793

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener.

14-01-5

Detail 20724791

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

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 20393696

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed rice in time as public health control not marked with time. Operator place time as 11:30-3:30. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20393695

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed card board box in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20393694

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single-service plates stored on floor. Operator place on shelf. Corrected On-Site