West Vero Corridor, Indian River County

ASIAN CHAO

6200 20 ST #454, West Vero Corridor, FL 32966

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Aug 27, 2025
City
West Vero Corridor
County
Indian River
Status
Closed
Inspections
10

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.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 23990999

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Employee moved to correct storage Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23991000

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken observed sitting in turned off oven at 109f. Employee states chicken was made 2 hours ago. Advised to reheat to 165f.

28-02-4

Detail 23990998

Basic - Condensation dripping onto floor surface from ceiling tile. No cross contamination observed. Manager is aware of leak and has already been in contact will mall owner.

21-38-4

Detail 23991001

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Advised to double bucket

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

03D-01-5

Detail 23629199

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Employee states Cooked rice cooling 2.5 hours.

01B-36-5

Detail 23629201

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. cooked rice (98-117F - Cooling) 2.5 hours

41-17-4

Detail 23629200

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter glass cleaner

14-11-5

Detail 23629198

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin lids plastic covering is seperating

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 23307009

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Front counter employee handled cell phone and then scooped food and handled clean food containers for customer without washing hands.

50-09-4

Detail 23307007

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 23307011

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table

14-69-4

Detail 23307006

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer door. Ice melting and draining onto floor

10-07-4

Detail 23307010

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83f. In kitchen Front counter 103f. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23307005

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23307008

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over prepped cut veggies in walk in cooler

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22781648

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in marinade sitting out. Employee stated he was going to cook in 25minutes. Was moved back to cooler Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 22781652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer is broken and not being used Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22781651

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk rice bin Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22781653

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70° water at front counter Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22781650

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-12-4

Detail 22781649

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

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22487241

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

22-20-5

Detail 22487238

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-08-4

Detail 22487237

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

14-11-5

Detail 22487236

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler broken but not being used Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22487240

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice bin. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22487235

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70F water Repeat Violation

29-03-4

Detail 22487239

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling near dish area.

Apr 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03B-01-6

Detail 21961510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spring roll (98F - Hot Holding); egg rolls (105F - Hot Holding)been in service 1.5 hours. Advised to rapid reheat Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21961507

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 21961511

Intermediate - 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/ manager Ricardo came in Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21961509

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Leading into walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21961505

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-11-5

Detail 21961503

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not working. Frozen foods being held in reach in freezer Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21961508

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon next to rice Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 21961506

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to check temperatures in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21961504

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200++ppm, remade bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

08B-01-4

Detail 21888670

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Unwashed mushrooms stored over green beans

41-10-4

Detail 21888671

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner on shelf with pans Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21888678

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty

53A-05-6

Detail 21888674

Intermediate - 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/

11-26-1

Detail 21888684

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. Printed a copy

36-03-4

Detail 21888675

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Leading into walk-in freezer

12B-07-4

Detail 21888682

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21888677

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not in operation due to Freon leak

14-38-4

Detail 21888676

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager threw away Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 21888681

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler dirty

10-01-5

Detail 21888679

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of raw rice Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21888673

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon on front counter Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21888685

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

38-04-4

Detail 21888672

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Had to use flashlight to read temps.

21-12-4

Detail 21888680

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

21-07-4

Detail 21888683

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on front counter reading over 200+++ppm. Advised to remake bucket,now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 21258597

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated manager and employee Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21258591

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken found at 94°, cooked 1 hour ago. Advised rapid reheat, reheated to 165° Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21258598

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

31B-02-4

Detail 21258599

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21258593

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

10-07-4

Detail 21258596

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 109°. Advised to turn up heat Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21258594

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 21258595

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21258592

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 200++++. Advised to remake. Now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20783129

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over shredded carrots Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20783124

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-38-4

Detail 20783125

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20783127

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is at 124°

16-46-4

Detail 20783126

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

36-27-5

Detail 20783128

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooks line

Sep 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20483531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken hot holding at 152-136°. Advised rapid reheat to 165 and hood hot at 135;or hotter. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 20483527

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bleach levels tested at 300-400 ppm. Advised remix to level of 50-100. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20483528

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

14-13-4

Detail 20483530

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Sliced mushrooms returned to dirty box that unwashed produce came in.

10-07-4

Detail 20483529

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped at 125°. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 20483526

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employees slicing unwashed mushrooms.