Asian Chao

3174 Nw Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Asian Chao appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Asian Chao's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean Plastic container with old label on it on drying rack above triple sink. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored over single serve soy sauce packages at front counter. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. observed cheese rangoons uncovered in stainless reach in cooler at back kitchen area. Operator covered items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wash cloth sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Operator mixed fresh solution to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed a bag with cooked noodles inside microwave at cooked noodles 90F reheating . Per operator product done reheating approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator moved bag to microwave for reheating to 165F+ **Corrective Action Taken**

03E-03-5

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee removed chicken from grill to stored for service at Cooked chicken 160F cooking. Operator moved back to grill to keep cooking . Rechecked a few minutes later, 187F cooking **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of tomatoes sauce.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside flip top cooler on cook line raw chicken 50F cold Holding, pooled eggs 50F cold Holding . Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Per operator products stored for approximately 3 hours. Operator iced down **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container seating on top of oven on prep area with cooked chicken 107F hot Holding . Per operator product stored for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to inside of oven to reheat to 165F + **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. A vase with zucchini stored above sauces inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-17-4

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked white rice (61F - Cold Holding); fried rice (61F - Cold Holding) Observed cooked pans of rice on speed rack by walk in cooler. Employee states out of temperature for 30 minutes. Employee states waiting for an order to reheat for service. Operator decided to use time control, operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Sent time control document to operator.

03A-02-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed scallions over washed and cut squash and bell peppers at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken/vegetables @149 degrees(cooking)/corrective action taken/operator put chicken back in wok, new temperature at 168 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-44-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area/corrective action taken/operator installed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asian Chao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Asian Chao on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Asian Chao?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asian Chao.

How does Asian Chao compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?

Asian Chao most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.

Has Asian Chao's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asian Chao have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Asian Chao 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 Asian Chao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Chao is inspected around two times per year on average.

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