MICHAEL ASIAN CUISINE
1010 E ALFRED ST, Tavares FL 32778 · 3524551182
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided seating change form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021008206 | Nov 9, 2020 | May 3, 2021 | $200 |
| 4--2019049031 | Sep 18, 2019 | Nov 14, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2015006655 | Dec 18, 2014 | Mar 16, 2015 | $560 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to freezer for quick cooling. Rice (62F - Cold Holding); Raw Shell eggs (63F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled. Flat top grill soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Provided seating change form.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under all equipment in the kitchen. Floor at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. Clack upright freezer and refrigerator gaskets. Hood filters Dish baskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Black reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook line. Wall at cook line Wall at three compartment sink.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Operator added chlorine. Rechecked 50 ppm.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from day prior. Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from day prior. Cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding)
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles and rice in reach in cooler. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in dining area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen area soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case at bottled water at front counter. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on table in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets and reach in freezer gaskets in the kitchen Hood filter soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer in the kitchen
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onion over cooked rice. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.operator removed.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - hose Bibb outside back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo containers stored in outside storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of all cooking equipment. - exterior of true reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -
Sep 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw shell eggs (76F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (72F - Cold Holding - Less than 4 hours per operator. Operator place in freezer for quick cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of fryers and baskets
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - men's and ladies restroom
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment on cooks line.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Electric slicer - White cutting board on cooks line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand sink blocked with a chair at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - teapot stored in hand sink at front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - Togo utensils stored at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - employee working prep
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door open at the time of inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice paddle stored in standing water on prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of true refrigerator in kitchen area - hood fliters
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaning products stored next to food items under prep table in kitchen area
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located outside back door.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Noodles prepared day prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Traces of pink substance
Open dumpster lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Reach cooler
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.