ASIA CAFE
1441 Tamiami Trail
Florida, 33948
Charlotte County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers and freezer in kitchen, black mold like substance on gaskets. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoon stored in a bain with handle down, observed operator inverting to handle up. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer uncovered. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storage room without proper identification label. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024 Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system during call back inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Observed hood filters missing during call back inspection. Time Extended Admin Complaint
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood suppression system fan not working in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed hood suppression system not working during callback inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: Observed hood suppression system not working, smokey in kitchen, during call back report. Time Extended. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 6/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed no proof of employee training during call back inspection. Was stated that it's in progress and had to let go of two people. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed no hot water on at hand sink front counter during call back inspection. Valve shut off. **Time Extended**
- 45-04-4:- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood suppression system fan not working in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed hood suppression system not working during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/5/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
8
Basic
5
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored handles up in bain on drying rack. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets through out kitchen on reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them. Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods either build up of grease like substance on them.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans: Hoisen Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1; Oyster Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1. Observed operator voluntarily segregating cans for return to vendor. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener that is in holder put away clean. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, blocked with a shelf and a very large stainless steel cooking pot. Observed operator removing shelf and pot to un block. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, with food stains inside sink showing signs being used as dump sink. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sinks by wok in kitchen or by deep chest freezer in back room. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by wok in kitchen. Warning
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink at front counter. Warning
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood suppression system fan not working in kitchen
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 8 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Food handles for cooking equipment with food like substance on them
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee on personal cell phone while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator telling employee to get Office Work phone. Employee put away.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out a hair restraint. Observed operator giving employee a hat to put on, and employee did. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-23-5:Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed two hood filters missing from hood system in kitchen
- 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed two buckets with dirty towels stored in them by three compartment sink near office
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls soiled throughout kitchen
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink with mop head in sink, not hung up to dry properly
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee putting on a hat and had to be told to wash hands. Observed employee washing hands Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4: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. Observed employee move a squggie from kitchen area to mop sink , while on personal phone, touching dirty apron with out washing hands
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).