ASIAN CHAO
6200 20 ST #454, Vero Beach FL 32966
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · 5 visits since December 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Employee moved to correct storage
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.
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.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Advised to double bucket
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter glass cleaner
Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin lids plastic covering is seperating
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer door. Ice melting and draining onto floor
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83f. In kitchen Front counter 103f.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over prepped cut veggies in walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is broken and not being used
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70° water at front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler broken but not being used
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
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70F water
Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling near dish area.
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.