LAKE WORTH, Palm Beach County

RICE QUESTION MARK

9859 LAKE WORTH RD #23, LAKE WORTH, FL 33467

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
7 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
LAKE WORTH
County
Palm Beach
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.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Total: 9

03D-01-5

Detail 24325017

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cook line Cooked chicken at 2:06pm( 80F cooling)Since 12pm. Cooked pork at 2:07pm (73F cooling )Since 12.pm Products did not cool to 70F within 2 hours. Operator iced down product, re took temperature 67F cooling Corrective Action Taken

12A-27-4

Detail 24325013

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24325016

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip top cooler Raw shells eggs liquid stored above cooked pork Walk in cooler Raw chicken and raw shrimp over sauces Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 24325018

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw chicken over raw beef Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 24325012

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. Reach in freezer Raw ground pork over whole muscle beef. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24325015

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Fresh garlic and oil 80F cold holding Per operator stored for approximately 2 hours and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved to time control and marked for the 2 hours remaining Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24325014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line cooked pork wontons 89F hot holding Cooked rice 89F hot holding Per operator stored for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to be reheated to 165F++ Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24325019

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area. Plastic container and metal equipment blocking access to hand sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 24325020

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Containers with cooked chicken not date market Per operator made 26 hours ago. Advised operator to date mark Repeat Violation

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 24042297

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen on speed rack multiple bottles of medication stored above clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator who removed medications. Corrected On-Site

12A-25-4

Detail 24042293

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped face and after without washing hands employee handled container of food inside of reach in cooler, discussed with operator who washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24042296

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw pork filled wontons stored above cut cabbage, discussed with operator corrected storage of products. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24042298

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 operator with clean up poster via email.

03F-10-5

Detail 24042294

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures available for egg rolls and spring rolls held on time is a public health control and time marked, discussed with operator and provided operator with email copy of written procedures.

02C-02-5

Detail 24042299

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer cooked pork not date marked per operator product prepared 2 days ago, discussed with operator who date marked product.

41-17-4

Detail 24042295

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen under sink multiple bottles of unlabeled cleaning agents, discussed with operator who labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

12A-16-4

Detail 23592990

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef using wet wiping cloth and began handling food equipment without washing hands in between

01B-02-5

Detail 23592991

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. general gso chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour chicken (44F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned Today. In unit over four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 23592988

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. general gso chicken (44F - Cold Holding); sweet and sour chicken (44F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned Today. In unit over four hours.

16-37-1

Detail 23592989

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided wrong test kit. Test kit for swimming pool

53B-01-5

Detail 23592987

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chef on site

41-17-4

Detail 23592986

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter on floor

Oct 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-17-6

Detail 23241685

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. Raw chicken not commercially packaged over raw shrimp commercially packaged in reach in freezer at the back of the kitchen Stored properly Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23241684

Basic - Food stored on floor-stock bucket in walk-in cooler Stored properly Corrected On-Site

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 22774845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw chicken above celery. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22774847

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form.

21-05-5

Detail 22774848

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observe aprons on top of cut washed vegetables.

23-03-4

Detail 22774846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe hood vents soiled with grease.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

14-86-1

Detail 22405274

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel .... brown bag paper used as liner for food container in egg rolls , operator removed brown paper. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22405278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...egg rolls 48°, , sesame chicken 49°, sweet n sour chicken 49°, pork 48° in reach in cooler across from fryer ..... bean sprouts 46°, pork 46° , wonton 45° , tofu 44° in flip top reach in cooler across from stove at kitchen. Per operator food being held less than four hours , operator moved some food to reach in freezer , some are walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22405275

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored card board boxes in handwashing sink by 3 compartment sink . Operator moved boxes. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 22405272

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 22405273

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked..... cooked sesame chicken, sweet n sour chicken, pork , egg rolls was cooked 2 days , 3 days ago at walk in cooler. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22405277

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...bleach water bottle, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 22405276

Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between equipment at kitchen , operator moved. Corrected On-Site

May 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31B-03-4

Detail 21775839

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by cook line. Operator replaced. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 21775838

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written plan.

53B-05-5

Detail 21775842

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. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21775844

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-68-5

Detail 21775841

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

14-69-4

Detail 21775840

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 21775843

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple bulk food containers (rice, corn starch, potato starch) in dry store room were uncovered.

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21537717

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken and raw beef stored above ready to eat boc choy and bean sprouts. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21537719

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler, Cooked shrimp (44°F - Cold Holding); Tofu (44°F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (44°F - Cold Holding); Raw beef (44°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, they were there less than 2 hours. Operator applied ice bags to all TCS products. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21537718

Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 21537720

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves and gaskets, have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20840561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Fliptop refrigerator ; bean sprouts,chicken,shrimp,pork,cut cabbage (45-47 - Cold Holding), operator stated less then hour and lower temperature. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20840562

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator place paper towels at sink. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20840560

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20840563

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 20429623

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at Fliptop refrigerator ; pork,shrimp,cooked vegetables,,cooked beef, (47-50°F - Cold Holding), operator stated food there came from walkin refrigerator about 2 hours. 2) Observed at Lowboy refrigerator ; egg rolls,cooked pork (47-48°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated food came from walkin refrigerator 2 hours ago. Operator place bags of ice on top of TCS food. Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 20429624

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 20429622

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container with pork and soup in plastic container on kitchen floor. Operator place on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20429620

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

23-03-4

Detail 20429621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at reach-in freezer.