Asia Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
Asia Cafe has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
15
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw egg wash in the reach in cooler. The operator prop stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to walls in the main kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a storage rack used for clean dishware/equipment soiled with an accumulation of a grease-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe at the handwashing near the cook line.
29-11-4
55
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch chest area around neck line and not wash hands.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen, white cutting boards stains with with food stains on it.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards stains in kitchen with groove marks on it.
14-09-4
74
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut broccoli and cut cabbage in reach in cooler, in kitchen not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on back sides of handles, on reach ins in kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach ins in kitchen.
23-03-4
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging during call back inspection. ** Time Extended **
36-32-5
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 12/01/2024 **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM certification expired 12/31/2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser with paper towels inside, but unable to dispense. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in coolers and freezer in kitchen, black mold like substance on gaskets. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed serving spoon stored in a bain with handle down, observed operator inverting to handle up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in reach in freezer uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a white container in storage room without proper identification label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two ceiling tiles in kitchen area that are damaged. One has hole in it, the other one has water damage and is sagging. **Warning**
36-32-5
52
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed no proof of employee training during call back inspection. Was stated that it's in progress and had to let go of two people. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed no hot water on at hand sink front counter during call back inspection. Valve shut off. **Time Extended**
27-16-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system during call back inspection. **Time Extended**
14-42-4
78
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans: Hoisen Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1; Oyster Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1. Observed operator voluntarily segregating cans for return to vendor. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, blocked with a shelf and a very large stainless steel cooking pot. Observed operator removing shelf and pot to un block. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, with food stains inside sink showing signs being used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sinks by wok in kitchen or by deep chest freezer in back room. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by wok in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener that is in holder put away clean. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods either build up of grease like substance on them.
23-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored handles up in bain on drying rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets through out kitchen on reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen
10-20-4
30
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee putting on a hat and had to be told to wash hands. Observed employee washing hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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. Observed employee move a squggie from kitchen area to mop sink , while on personal phone, touching dirty apron with out washing hands
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris
22-02-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed two hood filters missing from hood system in kitchen
14-42-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Food handles for cooking equipment with food like substance on them
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee on personal cell phone while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator telling employee to get Office Work phone. Employee put away.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out a hair restraint. Observed operator giving employee a hat to put on, and employee did. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated operator/staff on cleaning and Sanitizing between contact with different raw animal products/ ready to eat products/ produce and fruit.
08B-23-5
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed two buckets with dirty towels stored in them by three compartment sink near office
21-14-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed multiple walls soiled throughout kitchen
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop sitting in mop sink with mop head in sink, not hung up to dry properly
42-01-4
45
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
82
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm on test strip at 3 compartment sink. Operator added more unscented bleach to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Cooler. Operator removed the food items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching at soda fountain machine ice bin. Operator removed the handle from touching. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop at frontline table. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
47
Dec 6, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/broken floor tiles in cook area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-06: Observed broken and missing tiles at cooks line. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed container of milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asia Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asia Cafe on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asia Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asia Cafe.
How does Asia Cafe compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Asia Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Asia Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asia Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Asia Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Asia Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asia Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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