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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-17-6High 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. Raw fish being stored over cooked spare ribs in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hibachi grill door handle
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Sushi case acrylic door has crack and is unable to seal completely. Operator was able to flip door so it seals better. Suggested to purchase new doors for sushi case. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Crab sitting in sink with no water running. Operator turned on water
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74f. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line drawers
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut celery sticks not washed prior to cutting
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.