Asian Saucebox
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Asian Saucebox 14 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Port Orange restaurants, the typical score is 66; Asian Saucebox is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath/behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -white chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of dishwasher drain board -exterior of white chest freezer next to drain board -exterior of stand-up mixer -walk-in cooler door -exterior of dry goods containers -exterior of handwashing sink next to triple sink -exterior of triple sink -front of wok station -shelves across from wok station -exterior of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -mop sink -exterior of microwave at end of cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: -underside of dishwasher drain board **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on counter above handwashing sink next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: -2 dead roaches on side of handwashing sink next to triple sink **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelves of prep table have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of corn starch container -exterior of microwave next to handwashing sink **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: -exterior of microwave next to handwashing sink **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -bowl gate on stand mixer -inside of roll-top reach-in cooler -inside of microwave at end of cookline has a light accumulation of grease and food debris -white cutting board on roll-top reach-in cooler significantly stained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: -bowl gate on stand mixer -white cutting board on roll-top reach-in cooler significantly stained **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -cloth repeatedly used on roll maker machine, operator unable to prove that the cloth is acceptable to be used as a food contact surface **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
21-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
17
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken stored over cooked pork in walk-in freezer
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs and raw pork stored over sauce buckets in walk-in cooler
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at beverage station in kitchen, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -1 tank in rear storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drink stored on top of microwave, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -multiple food items stored on the floor in rear storage area -2 boxes of shrimp stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoons for rice in water 74F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of ice machine -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of black microwave **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
32
Aug 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of large standing oven soiled with soot and debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled -prep tables and shelves throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of water, grease and food debris -tops and fronts of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket heavily soiled -handwash sink in dishwashing area significantly soiled -mop sink soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: -tops, sides, and fronts of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket heavily soiled **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Walk in cooler gasket Hood filters accumulation of grease **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of large standing oven soiled with soot and debris -interior of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: -interior of large standing oven soiled with soot and debris -interior of microwave has a light accumulation of grease and food debris **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -CHLORINE **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of large standing oven soiled with soot and debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled -prep tables and shelves throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of water, grease and food debris -tops and fronts of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket heavily soiled -handwash sink in dishwashing area significantly soiled -mop sink soiled **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: -tops, sides, and fronts of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket heavily soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
70
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Nov 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken and raw pork stored together in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -operator rinsed hands in prep sink, educated operator, operator washed hands in approved handwash sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on reach-in cooler stained -inside of microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -M3 reach-in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of beans on floor in walk-in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -2 knives stored in crack between reach-in cooler and prep table, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above woks have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior if equipment throughout kitchen soiled
23-03-4
47
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asian Saucebox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asian Saucebox on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asian Saucebox?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Asian Saucebox.
How does Asian Saucebox compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Asian Saucebox most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Asian Saucebox's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Asian Saucebox have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Asian Saucebox means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Asian Saucebox inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asian Saucebox is inspected around four times per year on average.
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