CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET
1850 US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Assorted prescriptions being stored on shelf next to single service items. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw shrimp over ready to eat krab **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers- cooked noodles 49f. Bean sprouts 51f; cooked pork (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F – Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (49F – Cold Holding) In cooler for 2 hours. Advised to empty unit to rapid chill in walk in. Hibachi grill area-Shrimp 51f Sushi display case- Sushi bar- tuna 44f; salmon (54F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (57F – Cold Holding) Operator states all,items have been in service for 2 hours. Advised to remove items and rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 14
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Hibachi cooler door handles -Sushi bar display case -fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled in mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Front door vent is soiled in mold like substance
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Ambient 43f Sushi bar ambient 53f
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean cups at servers station
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sushi display cooler door has gaps and does not seal. Ice machine is broken **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near walk in freezer. On front side of cooks line
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in cooler
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Hole in bulk bin lid in dry storage
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In sushi display cooler
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid and overflowing with boxes
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Speed racks storing food in walk in freezer have large accumulation of debris **Repeat Violation**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Water/condensation dripping from AC vent at front door
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:37 PM.
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3 observation(s)
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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.