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ASIAN KITCHEN

1997 E SR 60, Valrico FL 33594 · 813-685-8880

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917259
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Various items in walk in freezer (cooked chicken, pork, etc ) no date marks
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in bulk cornstarch and flour containers. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler door handles on cookline cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee beverages on work top cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys on top of flip top cooler.
Basic/40-06-5
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on work top cooler doors.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator placed on pallet.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over prepared carrots, noodles and broccoli in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and cornstarch not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed vitamins on cook line. Manager removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.Resent to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees keys and phone on cook line
Basic/40-06-5
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Plastic jug cut and reused as scoop
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler not covered
Basic/08B-12-5
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pack of Zantac in drink cooler next to bottled waters.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pack of Zantac in drink cooler next to bottled waters.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended
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. All safe staff cards expired in 2024
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 23, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pack of Zantac in drink cooler next to bottled waters.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 65f
Intermediate/27-25-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Was still at 65f. Manager stated part on order and anticipated to come in 2-3days Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Was still at 65f. Manager stated part on order and anticipated to come in 2-3days Time Extended
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. All safe staff cards expired in 2024
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink Temped at 65f
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 23, 2025 · Was still at 65f. Manager stated part on order and anticipated to come with in 2-3days Time Extended
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pack of Zantac in drink cooler next to bottled waters.
High priority/41-07-4/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee rinse out large bowl with raw chicken.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Manager moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table next to make line: cooked noodles (45F - Cold Holding); cut Napa cabbage (48F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in make line to cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Temped at 65f
Intermediate/27-25-4/Warning
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in three compartment sink without soap or paper towels after handling raw chicken. They proceeded to grab rag and wipe down bin.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Intermediate/27-24-5/Warning
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. All safe staff cards expired in 2024
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink Temped at 65f
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted expired 2-1-2022
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food in reach in drink cooler next to waters, and frozen items in walk in freezer by meats
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed cellphones and car keys on make line.
Basic/40-01-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water next to gingerales in front cooler
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. On prep table
High priority/41-07-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs stored behind peas in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected observed employee place raw shelled eggs in front of peas
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork, beef, and chicken with no date mark in walk-in cooler
High priority/02C-01-5
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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table above reachin cooler on cookline
Basic/12B-07-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on floor in dry storage area
Basic/08B-47-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour on dry storage shelf not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5

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.