ASIAN CHAO

ASIAN CHAO has 5 health inspections on file for its VERO BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

International Drive
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Florida Center
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10908354

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation dripping onto floor surface from ceiling tile. No cross contamination observed. Manager is aware of leak and has already been in contact will mall owner.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Advised to double bucket
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Employee moved to correct storage Corrected On-Site
  • 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 observed sitting in turned off oven at 109f. Employee states chicken was made 2 hours ago. Advised to reheat to 165f.

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10703776

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin lids plastic covering is seperating
  • 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. Employee states Cooked rice cooling 2.5 hours.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked rice (98-117F - Cooling) 2.5 hours
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter glass cleaner

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726819

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer door. Ice melting and draining onto floor
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83f. In kitchen Front counter 103f. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over prepped cut veggies in walk in cooler
  • 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. Front counter employee handled cell phone and then scooped food and handled clean food containers for customer without washing hands.

Inspection Date: 4/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8566791

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is broken and not being used Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice bin Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70° water at front counter Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in marinade sitting out. Employee stated he was going to cook in 25minutes. Was moved back to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348535

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler broken but not being used Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice bin. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70F water Repeat Violation
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling near dish area.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.