Sebastian, Indian River County

TASTE OF ASIA

925 VILLAGE SQUARE UNIT 1 & 2, Sebastian, FL 32958

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 Intermediate
Sep 17, 2024
City
Sebastian
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 23152072

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken 3 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 23152071

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23152070

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23152069

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 3 door reach in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 23152068

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked dishwasher area

23-03-4

Detail 23152067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Gasket 3 door reach in cooler Ceiling fan lights Repeat Violation

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 22683765

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over scallops 2 door reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22683766

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 400+. Corrected to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22683762

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed pan in hand wash sink Educated operator Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 22683761

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 22683767

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By 2 door reach in freezer

50-09-4

Detail 22683768

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22683760

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks Educated Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22683764

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 22683763

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Ceiling fan lights

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-21-4

Detail 22460088

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22460091

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bin - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 22460090

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states they are unable to login and self print. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22460093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and dry storage racks. Throughout kitchen under equipment Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22460089

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles by dish machine - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22460092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets and door on reach in cooler on cooks line 2. Drainboard shelf Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22460087

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Next to hood system accumulated with grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Time Extended

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22443259

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22443262

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cooking utensils in hand wash sink on cooks line. Items were removed. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22443263

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler on cooks line. Date added.

16-21-4

Detail 22443260

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22443257

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soy sauce bin

50-09-4

Detail 22443266

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator states they are unable to login and self print.

36-73-4

Detail 22443256

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and dry storage racks. Throughout kitchen under equipment Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22443261

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles by dish machine

21-04-4

Detail 22443258

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cook removed

23-03-4

Detail 22443265

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Gaskets and door on reach in cooler on cooks line 2. Drainboard shelf Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22443264

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Next to hood system accumulated with grease. Repeat Violation

Apr 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21947029

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21947030

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over mayonnaise based sauce in tall white reach in cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21947026

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler, cooked pasta wrapped in bags over cold zone of flip top 47/48f for 90 minutes. Moved to lower part of cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 21947033

Intermediate - 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 provided. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21947032

Intermediate - 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. Provided form for new employee under 60 days.

16-21-4

Detail 21947037

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21947031

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near ice machine.

36-73-4

Detail 21947034

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors under all equipment, shelves and racks. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21947036

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

14-47-4

Detail 21947027

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Short garden type hose at 3 compartment sink rinse station.

23-03-4

Detail 21947028

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pipes behind cook line. Dry storage shelves. Drain board shelves. At drip pan and shelve at cook line.

36-27-5

Detail 21947035

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease build up on walls at section near cook line hood. Repeat Violation

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 21302471

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 4/1/2022. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 21302479

Intermediate - 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. Manager has some new certificates. 2 employees expired on 8/19/22.

16-21-4

Detail 21302474

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 21302472

Basic - Buildup of food debris and grease on sides of fryer, cook top and ovens.

24-06-4

Detail 21302480

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled container at cook line. Cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21302476

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-01-4

Detail 21302470

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At side of kitchen door facing west.

36-73-4

Detail 21302469

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors under all equipment and shelving are soiled. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21302473

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are cracked at dish machine area and at ice machine.

22-08-4

Detail 21302468

Basic - Interior of oven has a heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 21302477

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In 2 door cook line cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21302475

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table shelves, dry storage shelves and equipment shelves are soiled. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21302478

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen area are soiled. Repeat Violation

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 20845813

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and shrimp behind vegetables in top of cook line flip top cooler. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 20845817

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw coconut shrimp over cheese wontons in tall reach in freezer. All house wrapped. Moved to properly store. Corrected On-Site

12A-09-4

Detail 20845812

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee peeling raw shrimp and then put away clean glasses with same gloves on. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands and ran dishes through dish machine to sanitize. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20845814

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp in top of flip cooler over chill line at 51° for 40 minutes. Manager portioned in another container and move to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02B-02-5

Detail 20845815

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed consumer advisory to manager. Inspector printed for operator and it was posted. Corrected On-Site

24-06-4

Detail 20845816

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Chef knives on soiled rack.

12B-02-4

Detail 20845818

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee went to dining room. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20845823

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floors with heavy grease build up under equipment, under shelving between coolers and crevices.

22-08-4

Detail 20845822

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven observed with large amount of grease buildup.

23-03-4

Detail 20845821

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Prep table under shelves, dry storage shelves and small appliances soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 20845820

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line wall,hoods, hood shrubs and attached equipment with grease build up.

02D-01-5

Detail 20845819

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar bulk bins. Labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-27-4

Detail 20411347

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

29-37-4

Detail 20411346

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

11-07-5

Detail 20411352

Intermediate - 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 a copy.

31A-11-4

Detail 20411356

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to rinse cooked chicken.

50-09-4

Detail 20411349

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 20411348

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on rack over rice

36-73-4

Detail 20411355

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and back of cook stove

10-20-4

Detail 20411354

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

05-09-4

Detail 20411353

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White upright cooler Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20411357

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods dirty.

42-03-5

Detail 20411350

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Stored next to bins of flour. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20411351

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.