Wesley Chapel, Pasco County

ASIAN CHAO

2398 GRAND CYPRESS DR SPC 990, Wesley Chapel, FL 33559

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Feb 19, 2026
City
Wesley Chapel
County
Pasco
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24383327

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One live fly in mop sink. Operator killed it and sanitized mop sink area

08A-05-6

Detail 24383331

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above cooked chicken in walk in cooler, operator removed the chicken to top of shelf

36-73-4

Detail 24383325

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking range

22-08-4

Detail 24383330

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup.

51-13-4

Detail 24383329

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.

08B-39-4

Detail 24383328

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut unwashed red pepper, discussed with operator and he washed red pepper properly and discarded cut pepper

21-12-4

Detail 24383326

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution, operator removed it to sanitize bucket

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24075294

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board soiled and stained

36-34-5

Detail 24075296

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents soiled

51-13-4

Detail 24075292

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed 509-213 form to operator

05-09-4

Detail 24075291

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler

08B-39-4

Detail 24075295

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting yellow peppers without washing. Operator told employees washed yellow peppers and cut. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24075293

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep counter. Operator removed it Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 23125104

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 23125103

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 1 dead roach under three compartment sink employee removed dead roach and sanitized the area. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 23123593

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under the hand washing prep/three compartment sink. 1 live roach on walll by reach in cooler and oven area. 1 live roach under reach in cooler on wheel cook line. 1 live roach under flat top grill. 5 live roachs in roach trap on service line steam table areas. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23123596

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Above quaternary 200-400 ppm remade solution to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23123597

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet line manager restock. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23123595

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Management cleaned rim of machine Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23123598

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White board on prep line. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23123594

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches under stove warmers on cooks line. 1 dead roach under reach in cooler. 1 dead roach by back kitchen door 2 dead in roach trap on cash register area 1 dead in cabinet under soda machine. Warning

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

10-05-5

Detail 22822020

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in still water. operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22822019

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth by drink station.Operator moved wet wiping towel Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22524543

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22524542

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with DBPR HR Form 5030-104

31B-03-4

Detail 22524538

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22524540

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22524541

Basic - In-use tongs stored on grill door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22524539

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed oranges over cooked plantains and stock in walk in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-42-4

Detail 21806037

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 21806035

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen and began handling clean equipment before washing hands. Discussed with manager. Manager had employee wash hands. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21806038

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep cooler liquid eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Manager moved to walk in cooler to chill. Recheck 48F Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 21806036

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-42-4

Detail 21590930

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. <10ppm chlorine. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21590929

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Manager fixed to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21042937

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator covered the ice and cleaned effected area Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21042939

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Discussed with operator proper air drying of clean equipment. operator moved to dish are to have re washed and air dried. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 21042938

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved them Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21042940

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.0 ppm operator fixed it. Corrected On-Site

Jan 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-12-4

Detail 20770856

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to clean equipment without washing hands. Employee touched raw chicken and proceeded to touch clean pan. Discussed proper hand washing with manager. Employee washed hands before resuming food preparation. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 20770857

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Discussed proper hand washing with manager.

31B-04-4

Detail 20770859

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's bathroom.

29-11-4

Detail 20770858

Basic - Water leaking from handle at hand sink by walk in cooler.