SILVER PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT
5771 SW 137 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
27
Total
34
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in storage are; flour and sugar bowls. Operator removed bowls during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled microwave handles.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed next to kitchen door exit.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in waiter station area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed outside walk in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse above hand sink in kitchen. Observed apple above ice machine at waiter station.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint for multiple employees in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice bin in waiter station not working. As per operator, company coming today to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door in back kitchen exit.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy on floor in walk in cooler. Operator took off of floor during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in both chest freezers.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line; 115F.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed across cook line; cloth under board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled; across cook line.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed above prep table. Observed no shield above prep table. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled light fixtures. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed across cook line.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed old spice and garlic containers reused in kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp and beef in standing water in kitchen. Operator turned cold running water on. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout establishment. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket; not in use.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in warewash area no label on sugar.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed supplements and vitamins in waiter station area; above glasses for customer use.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in reach in cooler at waiter station. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed under prep table outside of walk-in cooler; not in use. Operator placed back in walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4: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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher in hand sink at waiter station.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish rack above 3 compartment sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink observed no hot wat. Observed in men's restroom; 75F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/28/2025 revealed 34 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 27 basic).
Inspection on 1/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at server's station soiled with black substance. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at cook line and dish area. Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with black substance at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee slicing onions not wearing hair restraint. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors heavily soiled with old food debris underneath shelves at walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Observed floor heavily soiled with old food debris between chest reach in freezers at server station. Observed floor at dry storage area heavily soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauce and chicken stock stored on floor at walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed shields missing at preparation area and cook line.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Observed clean knives stored on soiled magnetic holder near walk in cooler.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cardboard box of bean sprouts at cook line. Employee washed bean sprouts and placed inside clean metal container. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hoods soiled with accumulated grease.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near back exit door heavily shield with old food debris.
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter kitchen and began portioning rice at expo area, no hand wash.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. Observed cooked whole chicken (51F - Cold Holding) at room temperature near walk in cooler. As per employee, less than 1 hour. Advised employee to submerge containers in ice. Repeat Violation
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (71F - Hot on temperature at cook line. As per manger, for less than 1 hour. Advised manager to reheat product to 165F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed hooks utilized for whole chicken soiled with old food debris on wall near exit door. Manager removed hooks and took to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/13/2025 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint on ceiling near expo is peeling.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to hot water dispenser on food contact surface.
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Prepping- in dining room- krab Rangoon 62F (1:00-1:25). Employee moved krab Rangoon mix to kitchen to finish prepping. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior screen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of vegetable broth sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing- cut raw chicken 57F. (12:30-1:30). Employee placed chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in multiple areas through out kitchen.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing- cut raw chicken 57F, grass fish 30F, raw chicken 28F, duck 30F. No cold running water.
- 08A-17-6: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 stored over raw beef in deep freezer. Employee corrected rotation. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 16-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top and bottom of back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top and bottom of back exit door. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at dry storage area **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed at storage area by dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed at storage area by dining room. **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed glue on walls throughout kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed glue on walls throughout kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed rice (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager from previous day. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding)at expo area covered with ice. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Manager removed to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed beans sprouts 68F ( Cold Holding ) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook for approximately 30 minutes. Employee took product to walk in cooler. Observed diced ham 47F ( Cold Holding ) at reach in cooler. As per cook for approximately 30 minutes. Observed cooked chicken 43F, cooked shrimp 43F all cold holding at reach in cooler. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of corn starch soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves soiled with old foo debris at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of corn starch soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves soiled with old foo debris at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
2
Basic
11
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup inside sugar container. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at top and bottom of back exit door. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris at dry storage area Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor at cook line. Observed soy sauce on floor at walk in cooler. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . Observed at storage area by dining room. Warning
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed at kitchen. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed rice container at storage area not covered. Manager covered rice container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas. Observed glue on walls throughout kitchen. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (70F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager for approximately 2 hours. Advised chef to reheat product to 165F. Warning
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed food employee cutting raw chicken and then touched cooked chicken wings. Advised chef that chicken wings must be reheated to 145F. Warning
- 22-12-5:High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on 10-01-23. Operator paid license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed rice (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager from previous day. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed rice (74F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked chicken (61F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per manager from previous day. Observed ham (67F - Cold Holding)at expo area covered with ice. As per manager for approximately 3 hours. Manager removed to walk in cooler. Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed isopropyl alcohol bottle on shelves stored next to seasonings. Manager removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of corn starch soiled with old food debris. Observed shelves soiled with old foo debris at dry storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - Observed probe thermometer inoperable. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 20 total violations (7 high priority, 2 intermediate, 11 basic).