Asian Chao, 801 N Congress Ave #719, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: ASIAN CHAO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 801 N Congress Ave #719, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
License #: 6019117
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On shrouds at wok station and sides . **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean bowls not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. At hot water heater area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Bourbon chicken at 119° in steam table for 1/2 hour. PIC turned up steam table and stirred product to heat through. Corrective action taken.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Sauce containers at cook line and prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On shrouds for woks at cook line.
  • Basic - Drink containers with screw-top lids stored in undrained ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade hose used to at wash , rinse , sanitize 3 comp sink..
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. At cook line cooler.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Wire shelf next to cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meats or poultry hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Chicken chunks at steam table 108°, PIC heated to 168°. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Kitchen
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. At cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty container or rack. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. cambro containers.
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Mop bucket
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage at 54°, PIC did not know new requirements , discussed cold hold for cabbage. PIC put in walk in cooler. Corrective action taken.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Sheet pans of Chicken in oven at 109°. Oven turned off. PIC turned off on and heated chicken to 182° in 25 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser . **Corrected On-Site**
9/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease accumulated on kitchen floor. Along walls
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Kitchen
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried rice at 116? in Buffett line, PIC reheated. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing pans in HWS.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing pans.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta and rice, walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing SOAP in food preparation room or area. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed beverage container stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. mop sink area
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cookline
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over vegies in walkin . Corrected On Site.
10/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.*inside of rice steamer*
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. * water fill pipe and wok holder at cookline *
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. * prep table *
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler and shelve soiled with accumulation of residue.* at cookline*
  • Observed residue accumulated on kitchen floor. under equipment .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. wall around pass thru window . Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM Corrected On Site.
6/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. drain cover missing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location . using trash can as table at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. over 3 comp sink
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. cookline employee , Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walkin at 48 degrees, PIC separated into 2 containers to chill quickly . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. 3 comp sink
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. eggrolls and wontons at 112 degrees on counter, PIC heated and put on buffett . Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
3/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. reachin cookline
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. reachin at cookline , all phfoods moved to walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
  • Critical - Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area. front counter Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta and eggs at 53 degrees in cookline reachin , moved to walkin , PIC states in walkin overnight . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. corn at 90 degrees and chicken at 105 at buffett , reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. pastas in walkin , Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. cookline sides, and wok guards.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,door on reachin at cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. shelve over prep table.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 400+ Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. spring rolls at 124 out of temperature , reheated, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken on shelf at cookline off heat at 125 out of temperature , cooked, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. open beef over open seafood , walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. SS Sponge on cookline , Repeat Violation.
  • Observed reachin cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. cookline
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler fan covers , Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. over 3 comp sink
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken in kitchen not cooked to 165, oven off, PIC turned on. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. rice and pasta in covered containers, cooling in walkin , PIC uncovered. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. brush for woks stored in water heater tray. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when handling SS plasric ware and touching service end
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. SS sponges on cookline
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. no handle for sauce dispenser
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl in cornstarch Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walkin cooler unit fan covers
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. observed cut vegies in walkin. cooler
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.eggrolls on line, returned to fryer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. observed raw chicken over vegetables in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. preped vegetable s in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.used bare hand to portion vegetables, implementation of tongs. Corrected On Site.
  • Wash solution not clean. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. shelf above sink area for drying
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. 3 comp sink greasy
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet stacking
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.floor soap next to sanitized storage containers
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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