ASIAN CHAO STORE #F45
12801 SAWGRASS BLVD UNIT F235 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Observed at 3:15 p.m. cooked chicken cooling at 71°F. Per operator, chicken cooked at 12:30 p.m. Operator reheat chicken to 167°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over ripe plantains in true freezer. Operator relocate raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 3 live roaches underneath food storage shelves in dry storage areas. Dry storage area not separated from food preparation and dishwashing areas. **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee touch garbage container and then touch clean in used utensils without changing gloves and wash hands. Instruct employee tho change gloves and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Observed container with cooked chicken covered while cooling in walk-in cooler. Operator removed covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 c02 tanks at dishwashing area not secured. Operator used chain to secure tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Observed food containers stocked piled before properly air dried. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and sanitizing food containers without rinsing. Advice employee to wash,rinse , sanitize and properly air dry food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at dishwashing areas. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at handwash sink at front line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on food containers lids. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed an in-use wet wiping cloth at front line not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.