DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ASIAN CHAO STORE #F45

12801 SAWGRASS BLVD UNIT F235

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clear container above three compartment sink. PIC removed label.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawed in standing water in prep sink.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler raw chicken stored above raw shrimp. PUC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) at prep sink. Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool.
  • 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 on cook line orange chicken (86-176F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. Item placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation old food debris.

Inspection Date: 9/6/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2024

  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed over three compartment sink. PIC removed labels. Warning
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table across from stove. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. PIC covered. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (59F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding, carrot and beans (48F - Cold Holding) in unit across from cook line. Per operator, per operator, items were placed in unit at approximately 11:00am. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 to two hours. Items were not prepared or portioned today. PIC placed items in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food ingredients in shelf beside walk-in cooler. PIC stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken cooked 9/4/2024 not date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521165

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - kitchen Observed 3 dead roach on floor under storage shelf. PIC cleaned and sanitized area.
  • 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 employee bags stored next to single service items. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - kitchen Observed buckets of sauces stored on floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Deep freezer, observed cheese rangoon stored unprotected. Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - Front line.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Chlorine 0ppm, corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - Kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall next to storage shelf.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cabbage (71F - Cold Holding); lo mien (64F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. items were taken from walk-in cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Items were placed into walk-in cooler to allow rapid cooling. **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. - Front Counter Observed vegetable spring roll (121F - Hot Holding, reheated to 176F), ribs (133F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8520882

  • 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365554

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 c02 tanks at dishwashing area not secured. Operator used chain to secure tanks. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and sanitizing food containers without rinsing. Advice employee to wash,rinse , sanitize and properly air dry food containers Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing areas. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front line. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on food containers lids. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site 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 at 3:15 p.m. cooked chicken cooling at 71°F. Per operator, chicken cooked at 12:30 p.m. Operator reheat chicken to 167°F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over ripe plantains in true freezer. Operator relocate raw chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath food storage shelves in dry storage areas. Dry storage area not separated from food preparation and dishwashing areas. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch garbage container and then touch clean in used utensils without changing gloves and wash hands. Instruct employee tho change gloves and wash his hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed container with cooked chicken covered while cooling in walk-in cooler. Operator removed covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Warning