ASIA CAFE
1441 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed the following dented cans: Hoisen Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1; Oyster Sauce #5lb can Lee Kum Kee -1. Observed operator voluntarily segregating cans for return to vendor. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener that is in holder put away clean. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, blocked with a shelf and a very large stainless steel cooking pot. Observed operator removing shelf and pot to un block. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in back room next to chest deep freezer, with food stains inside sink showing signs being used as dump sink. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sinks by wok in kitchen or by deep chest freezer in back room. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink by wok in kitchen. **Warning**
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water off at hand sink at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 5
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored handles up in bain on drying rack. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets through out kitchen on reach in coolers with black mold like substance on them. **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods either build up of grease like substance on them.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.