Asian Chao
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
61
Score
Asian Chao appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Asian Chao's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Employee moved trash can and proceeded to cut cabbage without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shell eggs stored above containers of cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Shrimps (98-110F - Hot Holding) Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Reheated to 166F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in triple sink
29-11-4
61
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. At the front counter time mark missing on rice, noodles, ribs . Operator placed mark near foods to be identified. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Oyster sauce can bent at the seam in dry storage. Operator discarded.
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle next to single service items at front counter. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone left on same shelf as dry storage items. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen next to cook line orange chicken (76F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 on steam table, ribs (108F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 15mins. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen used to wash wiping cloth. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Spring roll and Crab Rangoon stored unprotected in reach in freezer. PIC covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler, unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat vegetables. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: - ice scoop handle not stored above ice in ice machine. - Scoop handle not stored above salt PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
58
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Front of cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment in cook line
36-73-4
90
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cook line - Observed orange chicken (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator, chicken was not fully cooked and the cooking process will continue when an order is received. Operator advised to used a more appropriate method to prepare chicken as items are being held in the danger zone during that time. - Observed ribs (124F - Hot Holding)at front counter. Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Ribs reheated to 166-184F. - Observed white rice (65F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items are held in kitchen until an order is received. Operator placed rice in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Observed Orlondieu B expired 04/06/24 Observed Jean O. expired 02/12/24 **Warning**
53B-14-5
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 on tray holding pack of straw. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 pans of Cheese Rangoon stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slime. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on tray holding pack of straw on front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 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 chlorine 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.- Front line Observed bourbon chicken (114F - Hot Holding); ribs (115F - Hot Holding). per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins prior to inspection. Operator placed items to be reheated. Second temperature (bourbon chicken 170F; ribs 182F) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting above three compartment sink. PIC stored in a way to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored over grill handle. PIC removed.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gasket with an accumulation of black mold like debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed opened bags of uncovered vegetable spring roll and egg roll stored in reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Chao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Chao on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Chao?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asian Chao.
How does Asian Chao compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Asian Chao most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Asian Chao's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Asian Chao have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 three times per year on average.
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