ASIAN CHAO

ASIAN CHAO has 8 health inspections on file for its LUTZ location, with an overall rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

2300 Grand Cypress Drive

Florida, 33559

Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/19/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13533424

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 5 basic

36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking range
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup.
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.
08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut unwashed red pepper, discussed with operator and he washed red pepper properly and discarded cut pepper
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution, operator removed it to sanitize bucket
35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One live fly in mop sink. Operator killed it and sanitized mop sink area
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked chicken in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to top of shelf

9/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10905420

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled
51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed 509-213 form to operator
05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler
08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting yellow peppers without washing. Operator told employees washed yellow peppers and cut. Corrected On-Site
21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep counter. Operator removed it Corrected On-Site
22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board soiled and stained

4/22/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10822386

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/7/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8881631

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/6/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8881159

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 1 dead roach under three compartment sink employee removed dead roach and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8771746

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Management cleaned rim of machine Corrected On-Site Warning
14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line. Warning
35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine. Warning
35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under the hand washing prep/three compartment sink. 1 live roach on walll by reach in cooler and oven area. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on wheel cook line. 1 live roach under flat top grill. 5 live roachs in roach trap on service line steam table areas. Warning
41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above quaternary 200-400 ppm remade solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet line manager restock. Corrected On-Site Warning

4/22/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8578450

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by drink station.Operator moved wet wiping towel Corrected On-Site
10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in still water. operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

12/19/2023· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8371561

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over cooked plantains and stock in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site