DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ASIAN CHAO

ASIAN CHAO has 7 health inspections on file for its LUTZ location, with an overall rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2300 Grand Cypress Drive
Florida, 33559
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905420

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10822386

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881631

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8881159

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771746

  • 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

Inspection Date: 4/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578450

  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371561

  • 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