ASIAN CHAO/MAKI OF JAPAN 62
1700 W NEW HAVEN AVE STE 325, West Melbourne FL 32904 · 4078305338
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 22 points off where it started.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Floor drains backing backing up in kitchen and restaurant
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025053112 | Jul 15, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice at 60F, placed in walk in to rapid chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.hand sink next to triple sink. Dish employee placed paper towels at sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Several large co2 tanks next to walk in not secured. Employee secured tanks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Drain cover(s) missing. On cook line in back kitchen, under vegetable table. Employee replaced cover.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 drawer unit under front counter grill is not working, no food is currently being stored in unit. Service ticket has been called in.
Establishment using steel wool scrubies on in-use food-contact surface- wok. Spoke with gm about procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Chicken temperature was 40F when checked. Placed chicken in cooler.
Nov 4, 2025□ 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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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins on clean ready to use rack with old date labels.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee dropped raw chicken on top of drawer disposed of it with gloved hand, then proceeded to grab spatula and cook the other raw chicken and squirt oil from plastic bottle.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Far left steam table tripped breaker. fried rice (117F - Hot Holding); noodles (117F - Hot Holding); chicken (107F - Hot Holding) Manager reset breaker removed food for reheat, less than four hours. All items reheated above 170f.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket being stored in front left hand wash sink.
Hot holding unit not maintained in good repair. Breaker was tripped and front left steam table not keeping food above 135. Ensure breaker is not tripped or take table out of service for temperature controlled foods until repaired.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins on clean ready to use rack with old date labels.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 1 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Floor drains backing backing up in kitchen and restaurant
Jun 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Partially cooked chicken and beef over raw vegetables on make table- item moved to storage underneath make table by cook
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bourbon chicken 131 F - hot holding; re temp 138 F - hot holding;
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator
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. Inspector provided operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Has 2025 exp date
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in walk in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In back kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bottle of oil
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sitting in mop sink
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored on hand wash sink managers removed
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water facet handle not working has to be turned off under sink at hand wash sink in back of house on making of Japanese side
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in freeer, to go bags used in direct contact with food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidence of ice dumped in front counter handwashing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in back door area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Handwash sink in back door area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Milk stored with restaurant food in walk in. Manager relocated with personal items in walk in.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust build up
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using thank you grocery bags to hold wontons in white chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw beef (54F - Cold Holding). Operator placed in cooler at 11am, found at 1:15pm, suggested rapid chill on items. Retemped at raw chicken 43F, raw beef 43F, and raw shrimp 42F
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. Operator printed
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Karla and Sebastian's cards expired will check at next unannounced
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles in dish pit area
Accumulation of black-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine on Asian Chao side
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Relocated tongs to new location
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped water at 98F
Interior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface At front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.