ASIAN CHAO
801 N CONGRESS AVE #719, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 561.424.0066
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
OCT 24
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JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on hand wash sink in back prep area. Advised operator to kill and remove roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063337 | Oct 9, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2023056755 | Oct 9, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | — |
| 2--2019061666 | Nov 25, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cabbage at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on hand wash sink in back prep area. Advised operator to kill and remove roach.
Aug 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cabbage at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on hand wash sink in back prep area. Advised operator to kill and remove roach.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: sliced chicken (52F - Cold Holding) Per operator, sitting out on counter for approximately 15 minutes. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed product in freezer to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table: bourbon chicken (101F - Hot Holding); curry chicken (126F - Hot Holding) Observed overstocked above fill line on pan. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to oven to reheat to 165+F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chlorine stored next to beverage cups under steam table. Operator stored chlorine properly.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. steam table: chicken and vegetable egg roll (130-132F - Hot Holding); holding in oven: bourbon chicken (121F - Hot Holding) Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator reheated products in oven.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on drying rack that has an accumulation of rust and oil residue.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator added more chlorine, rechecked 50ppm.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cook line. Cook put hat on.
Employee personal cell phone stored in a food preparation area next to grinder. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm.
Feb 5, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring rolls 113F, corn 117F, both commercially processed, as per operator reheated one hour ago, then placed into steam table at front counter. Operator reheated both items above 165F for further hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, salt container at cook line. Operator washed and sanitized during the inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside salt container touching salt, on cook line. Operator removed.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on a shelf.
Stored rice and noodles not covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked chicken, cooked noodles - operator covered.
Oct 10, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the kitchen. One live on wall in mop sink. Three live under rice cooker prep table. Three live under grill station. One live behind fry station fryers. 5 live under wok station. 5 live inside electrical outlets above prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot line station build up of grease and food debris.
Oct 9, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator handled dead roaches and then handled clean kitchen utensils. Employee returned from bathroom proceeded to kitchen touched clean containers- operator instructed employees to rewash hands after returning from the bathroom - employee washed hands.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed handled pot from bucket of water on hot line.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found in the kitchen. One live on wall in mop sink. Three live under rice cooker prep table. Three live under grill station. One live behind fry station fryers. 5 live under wok station. 5 live inside electrical outlets above prep table.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked noodles (44F-45 - Cold Holding) not prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked noodles (44F-45 - Cold Holding) not prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale.. Hot line make table station -:cut cabbage (57F-62F);sitting out at room temperature- operator stated held under 4 hours - operator moved cabbage to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Convection oven - cooked chicken (115F-118 - Hot Holding) held under 1 hour - operator added heat to reach 165F. hot Bain Marie - French fries (118F-137 - Hot Holding); egg rolls (113F-140F) operator states held under 2 hours - both overfilled containers- operator split and moved to oven for reheat.
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. Reviewed and Emailed copy to operator to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator:provided soap at the kitchen hand sink.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 20 dead in roach trap next to hot water heater - operator removed. 2 dead under the front counter Bain Marie - operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee beverage at soda station - operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator removed cell phone from soda station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot line station build up of grease and food debris.
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