ASIAN KITCHEN
5555 PALMER CROSSING CIR, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941.320.9800
Last inspected Dec 5, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 5, 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/25. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 ceiling tiles water damaged next to walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap above door that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2" gap at screen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of eggs on floor in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed water pressure low at front hand sink.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 tiles missing on top of walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed an approximate 1/2"gap at top of screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Observed lid broken on dumpster
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.Observed water pressure low at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed papers and glove in hand wash sink at front counter.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed forms printed but not signed by employees. Operator had forms signed during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 2 side ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" gap at top of screen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on actual hood with droplets forming on underneath side.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.Printed and emailed for operator in Chinese.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands.Observed very low water pressure at hand sink at front counter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed and emailed in Chinese. Employees signed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli containers without handles in sugar and rice.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 2-3 tiles missing at ceiling to walk-in refrigerator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the at the top that opens to the outside. Observed 1/2" gap at top of screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.Observed on shared dumpster with plaza.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 3 door reach in cooler on cook line.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.Observed dumplings in upright freezer and beef in chest freezer stored in non food grade bags.
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.Printed copy for operator. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Emailed Chinese agreements. Operator had staff sign copies. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking at all in walkin cooler or freezer chests. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Observed on reachin cooler door handles on cook line.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing on side of walkin cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the top that opens to the outside.Observed 1/2" gap at top of screen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cracked she,l eggs in pan on cook line at 81F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cracked shell eggs in pan on cook line at 81F. Operator discarded.
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. Observed no plan, emailed and printed plan for operation.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed copy for operation and emailed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Observed no date marking on any food in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed multiple ceiling tiles not smooth in kitchen and preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ceiling tile missing.Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing above Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Kbserved 1/2" gap at top of screened door in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed gaskets on Reachin Cooler soiled.
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