ASIAN CHAO
2398 GRAND CYPRESS DRIVE #990, Lutz FL 33559 · 4078305338
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under the hand washing prep/three compartment sink. 1 live roach on walll by reach in cooler and oven area. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on wheel cook line. 1 live roach under flat top grill. 5 live roachs in roach trap on service line steam table areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053848 | Sep 5, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked beef with broccoli (117F-hot holding; ) operator stated that it been there less than 1 hour, operator reheated it to 165F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease buildup under cooking equipment
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior grease buildup
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One live fly in mop sink. Operator killed it and sanitized mop sink area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked chicken in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to top of shelf
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking range
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut unwashed red pepper, discussed with operator and he washed red pepper properly and discarded cut pepper
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution, operator removed it to sanitize bucket
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board soiled and stained
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed 509-213 form to operator
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting yellow peppers without washing. Operator told employees washed yellow peppers and cut.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep counter. Operator removed it
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine.
Sep 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under the hand washing prep/three compartment sink. 1 live roach on walll by reach in cooler and oven area. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on wheel cook line. 1 live roach under flat top grill. 5 live roachs in roach trap on service line steam table areas.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above quaternary 200-400 ppm remade solution to 200 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet line manager restock.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Management cleaned rim of machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in still water. operator discarded water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by drink station.Operator moved wet wiping towel
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed
In-use tongs stored on grill door handle between uses. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over cooked plantains and stock in walk in cooler. Operator removed
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.