Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3452877
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8743161
DBPR license4105170

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 23, 2024 12:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 24, 2024 8:41 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked pork in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked crab. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 dropping found on 1 canned good in dry storage room. In same room there is 7 droppings tool shelf. Under tool shelf there is 14 droppings on floor. Two droppings on cook line under hand wash sink. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken skewers in walk in cooler

Basic 7

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen by prep sink and in dish washer area

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease and food debris accumulation under equipment on cooks line

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage room, behind chest freezer

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Shrimp in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 200++ppm. Advised Manager to remake. Now reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.