Asian Chao
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
67
Score
Asian Chao appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Asian Chao's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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**
08A-04-5
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.
03B-01-6
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.
28-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Advised to double bucket
21-38-4
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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
01B-36-5
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.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter glass cleaner
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice bin lids plastic covering is seperating
14-11-5
64
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 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. Front counter employee handled cell phone and then scooped food and handled clean food containers for customer without washing hands.
12A-29-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer door. Ice melting and draining onto floor
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 83f. In kitchen Front counter 103f. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed bell peppers over prepped cut veggies in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
64
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
67
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In rice bin. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 70F water **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping from ceiling near dish area.
29-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler broken but not being used **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
67
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Leading into walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not working. Frozen foods being held in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon next to rice **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
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**
38-04-4
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**
21-07-4
52
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner on shelf with pans **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Unwashed mushrooms stored over green beans
08B-01-4
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/
53A-05-6
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
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Leading into walk-in freezer
36-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in freezer not in operation due to Freon leak
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler dirty
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of raw rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon on front counter **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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**
21-07-4
32
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
12A-07-5
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 109°. Advised to turn up heat **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 200++++. Advised to remake. Now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Chao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Chao on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Chao?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asian Chao.
How does Asian Chao compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Asian Chao most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Asian Chao's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Chao have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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