ASIAN CHAO
12801 SAWGRASS BLVD #861 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – Cook line – Observed orange chicken (121F – Hot Holding). Per operator, chicken was not fully cooked and the cooking process will continue when an order is received. Operator advised to used a more appropriate method to prepare chicken as items are being held in the danger zone during that time. – Observed ribs (124F – Hot Holding)at front counter. Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 45mins. Ribs reheated to 166-184F. – Observed white rice (65F – Hot Holding). Per operator, items are held in kitchen until an order is received. Operator placed rice in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Orlondieu B expired 04/06/24 Observed Jean O. expired 02/12/24 **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slime. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on tray holding pack of straw on front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on tray holding pack of straw. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed 2 pans of Cheese Rangoon stored uncovered in reach in freezer. PIC covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:38 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.