Royal Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

CHEN'S SUSHI KING INC

1241 N SR 7 STE 1, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Jan 27, 2026
City
Royal Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 24329551

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler, vacuum sealed tuna thawed. See stop sale.

06-09-1

Detail 24329549

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At reach in cooler, vacuum sealed tuna thawed. See stop sale.

35B-09-4

Detail 24329550

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Screen at cig door at rear of kitchen torn.

08B-17-4

Detail 24329548

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, unwashed produce-zucchini stored over washed, cut carrots. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24082205

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24082208

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 and then proceeded to handle clean equipment without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24082206

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At glass reach in cooler non food grade paper towels lining container with green onions- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 24082204

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer - raw salmon not commercially packaged stored over cooked egg- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 24082207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw beef stored over sauce- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24082209

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler -cooked chicken 64F at 2:30 to 64F at 2:50( cooling since 2:00)- food stored above fill line- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. At small reach in cooler - cut tofu 54F at 2:50 to 55F at 3:05 ( cooling since 11:30) - At current rate of cooling food will not reach to 41F within remaining time - operator placed in reach I freezer to quick chill.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 23610952

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station reach in cooler - non food grade paper towels used as a liner for Krab sticks- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

08A-02-6

Detail 23610951

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer raw fish not commercially packaged stored over cooked egg- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23610953

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At glass reach in cooler - raw fish stored over Krab sticks- operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23610954

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep counter- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

14-86-1

Detail 23122607

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi station - noon food grade paper towels used as liner in contact with raw salmon - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23122608

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler- raw shell eggs 51F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned and over stacked- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23122606

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside handwash sink at cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23122609

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At sushi station- in use avocados with stickers still attached - educated operator - employee removed sticker and washed avocados. Corrected On-Site

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22625606

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer- raw pork not commercially packaged stored over krab sticks- operator moved to lower shelf. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22625608

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At storage kart at kitchen area- raw chicken stored over bag of onions - operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 22625605

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler by cookline- raw shell eggs 52-56F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned-food out of temperature for 2 hours operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22625604

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Spicy Seafood Salad, Tuna Avocado Salad, Tuna or Salmon Tartare, Tuna or Salmon or Beef Tataki, Seared Pepper Tuna with Mango, Super White Tuna, Yellow Tail Jalapeño, Sushi Appetizer and Sashimi Appetizer- no identified as being raw or undercooked on menu. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22625607

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cigarettes stored over container of flour at dry storage area- operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22625603

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At storage kart inside kitchen- raw chicken defrosting at room temperature-operator moved to reach in cooler to thaw properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-02-6

Detail 22337187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer near prep area- raw pork not commercially packaged stored over Karbala sticks- operator moved pork to lower shelf.

31A-11-4

Detail 22337189

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container in the Handwash sink, by cook line. Operator removed.

14-01-5

Detail 22337186

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container no handle - inside the sugars container - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22337190

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cigarette, keys over flour container- operator removed.

10-17-4

Detail 22337188

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between cooler and prep table. Operator removed.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22074542

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength, tested 0ppm, operator primed sanitizer line, retested 100ppm Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22074547

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 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events poster. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22074546

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of reach-in cooler in sushi bar area has an accumulation of food debris

14-05-4

Detail 22074543

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard lining shelf with flour container, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22074541

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee coffee on prep table in sushi bar area, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22074545

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hanging off oven door, operator removed Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 22074540

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -small black reach-in cooler in service area

23-03-4

Detail 22074544

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler gaskets in sushi bar area soiled

36-27-5

Detail 22074539

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink in kitchen soiled

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

14-31-5

Detail 21501779

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Items stored in direct contact with plastic handled to go bags. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21501782

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at sushi line time stamped past 4 hours. Warning

03F-01-5

Detail 21501780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed sushi rice at sushi line time stamped past 4 hours. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21501781

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches at wait station. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 3 dead roaches behind freezers in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized area. Warning

Mar 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 20928695

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. At 0 ppm Chlorine. Operator moved sanitation procedures to 3 compartment sink 100 ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20928693

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw shell eggs stored behind. Container with blanched broccoli on top rail flip top cooler. Observed a container with raw fish stored above a container with mayonnaise inside sushi bar cooler. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20928692

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler ; cooked shrimp wontons (52 - Cold Holding); seating on front counter area kale chopped (50 - Cold Holding); cut tofu (55 - Cold Holding). Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved kale to TPHC and time mark for remaining time of 3.5 hours. Operator moved wontons and tofu to inside of reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20928691

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed containers with paint stored next to Togo cups and chopsticks on kitchen area. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 20928694

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container with ginger stored on the floor on front counter area also bottles of sake on the floor. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20527759

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a container with raw chicken a container with raw fish stored above a container with sauce inside two door reach in cooler on cook line. Observed a container with raw salmon stored above a container with cooked imitation crab inside sushi cooler on front counter area. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 20527757

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container with bleach and paint stored right next to a container with flour on kitchen area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 20527761

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.at 200 ppm chlorine on kitchen area. Operator corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20527760

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container inside hand washing sink on front counter area and on kitchen area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20527758

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.at 70°F rice spoon. Operator drained water. Corrected On-Site