Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET

1850 US 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3365544
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384804
DBPR license4105170

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#17High Priority01D-03-5

High Priority – No proof of parasite destruction or aquaculture documentation for cold smoked salmon served raw or undercooked for sushi grade fish. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Purchased from several companies both companies emailed letters of proof. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw egg wash stored with cut carrots. Raw chicken stored on top of open bags of cooked-clams. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Sheet pans of raw chicken over raw beef and raw pork.

#20High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lysol spray hanging off shelf next to food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several bottles in dish area not labeled.

Basic 16

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Insulation from ceiling tile exposed above hood system.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the buffet. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#6Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler

#7Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups stacked wet at wait station

#8Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Can opener bladed painted

#9Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen and dish area.

#10Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles cracked on the cook line

#11Basic08B-52-4

Basic – Food stored under dripping water line in the walk in freezer.

#12Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F

#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Shelves where clean dishes are stored souled.

#14Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe under prep sink Pipes leaking under dishwasher

#15Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.

#16Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.