ASIA CAFE
1441 TAMIAMI TRL, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 3526170405
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm. The operator added bleach. Observed chlorine solution at 100ppm.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels on the cook line. The operator placed a trash can near the hand sink.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw egg wash in the reach in cooler. The operator prop stored the raw chicken.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to walls in the main kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a storage rack used for clean dishware/equipment soiled with an accumulation of a grease-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing near the cook line.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch chest area around neck line and not wash hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen, white cutting boards stains with with food stains on it.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards stains in kitchen with groove marks on it.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut broccoli and cut cabbage in reach in cooler, in kitchen not date marked.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back sides of handles, on reach ins in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach ins in kitchen.
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Jan 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer uncovered.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storage room without proper identification label.
Jul 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
- 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
Jun 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
- 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
Apr 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by wok in kitchen.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets through out kitchen on reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods either build up of grease like substance on them.
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
Dec 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Food handles for cooking equipment with food like substance on them
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.
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.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed two hood filters missing from hood system in kitchen
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls soiled throughout kitchen
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
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.