CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET
1850 US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken skewers over raw shrimp in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51f cold holding In hibachi grill cooler for 1 hour. Operator moved to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar hand sink and dish pit hand sink**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in teriyaki sauce in hibachi cooler
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. hibachi cooler door handles **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Hibachi grill cooler ambient 51f **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area and cooks line near walk in cooler have standing water **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles on cooks line and in dish area
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Panels in Walk in freezer floors lifting at the seams
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between coolers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sauces being stored on shelf under prep table are not covered. Advised manager to cover **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of zucchini over cream cheese in walk in **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.