ASIAN CHAO / TOBU
8200 VINELAND AVE #1173
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on shelf above prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on prep table in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid egg (49-44F - Cold Holding) top of marketable on cookline. In unit less then two hours. Will place in different cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (114F - Hot Holding) sitting in convection oven. Operator will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At dish Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
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. Near front counter
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At triple sink, fallen needs to be hung
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cup lids at front counter Corrected On-Site
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at zero ppm. Operator will add manually **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employee serving food while wearing a watch.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site 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. Cooked chicken kept on steam well in kitchen for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 130F. Ask to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket at machine Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice cooker 87°F
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Noodles at room temperature
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding) egg roll (48F - Cold Holding) on cookline near fryer. Operator states out less then 2 hours, placed in walk-in to chill **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried chicken (118F - Hot Holding) at fryer, operator states out less then 2 hours, will reheat to 165°F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large containers over handsink in kitchen Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid at dish
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2023 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).