Chef Lin's Asia Buffet, 1850 Us Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CHEF LIN'S ASIA BUFFET
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1850 Us Highway 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
License #: 4105170
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 11/19/2010

Ratings Summary

Based on 2 votes

Overall Rating:
**
2.0
Ratings in categories:
Food:
*
1.0
Service:
*
1.0
Price:
***
3.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
***
3.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Observed residue/gunk build-up in the one storage area that has cleaners in it-needs to be scrubbed out
11/19/2010Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 01B-14-1 Observed dented/rusted cans./must be segregated/observed 6assorted dented cans
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./for sprouts ,raw chicken/raw beef stored in nonfood grade container
  • Critical. Violation: 22-22-1 Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener./still heavily encrusted matetial on can opener
  • Violation: 24-10-1 Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives on cooks line/knives stored in between crevices on cooks and prep table area
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./dishmachine area/handsinks n0t available sushi or dishmachine area licked with lid or cup storage
  • Violation: 38-07-1 Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./lights buffet area-still no ligjt shield's in buffet area
11/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./6 variety Repeat Violation.x2
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./noodles on buffet Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./raw meat Repeat Violation.x2
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.x 2
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives cooks line..prep area Repeat Violation.x 2
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./storage of cambros Repeat Violation.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./buffet Repeat Violation.x2
  • Critical. Observed cooking equipment in use while hood suppression/exhaust system is turned off.FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
09/16/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./must be segregated
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./raw chicken prep area recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation./raw chicken above raw beef walk in cooler and freezers
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect./cutting veggies Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ before putting on gloves
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./cooks line
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./for sprouts ,raw chicken
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./rice/flour bulk storage
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed heavy build-up of grease on hoods
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner./dishmachine area
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment./knives on cooks ne
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./dishmachine area handsink pipe off-must put back and utilize this sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./dishmachine area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./sushi bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster./excessive boxes by back door-just finished with truck 1 hr ago
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers and ceiling tiles
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./lights buffet aa
09/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./6 cans
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product./
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./product on buffet-may have been a cooking issue-language barrier-not able to determine had reheat fish,chicken to 165 degrees f for 15 secs Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.duck 35 degrees f beef 34 degrees f Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice./foods on the buffet line-loaded with ice which is causing product to be in standing water-explained utilize a perforated pan with pan under to catch or put pan of ice underneath product Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./desserts top level protected need to ensure the lower level is also protected Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./raw beef over krab reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./putting on gloves Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable..new sushi mat not able to clean in between the cracks-need to utilize the silicone Repeat Violation.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./bulk stored most are stored properly-2 need to be fixed Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses./sushi area
  • Critical. Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink..rinse sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair./water damage dishmachine area
5/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 09-05-1 Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./bulk product Repeat ViolationX 3/several containers still utilizing plastic food containers no handles for bulk product
  • Violation: 10-07-1 Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop buffet Corrected On Site. Repeat violation observed spoon for rice in standing water of 90 degrees f on buffet line
  • Violation: 14-41-1 Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./bamboo mat/still utilizing bamboomat
  • Violation: 14-51-1 Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./bulk products dry storage/sugar,rice in non food grade containers-rice stored in trash bag and can
  • Violation: 21-11-1 Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength/wiping cloths in waite station Corrected On Site/observed 1 bucket sanitizer at 0 ppm and the other at 200 + toxic level
  • Violation: 33-10-1 Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean./heavily soiled/ observed soiled not as bad needs more detailing/to next unannounced
  • Violation: 34-09-1 Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./grease on cement wall in enclosure Repeat Violation./observed wall still heavily soiled with grease
  • Violation: 51-11-1 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./waite station Repeat Violation./observed not secured
12/18/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./dry storage repeat x 4 utilizingplastic food contaiber no handle
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit..rice scoop buffet at 90 degrees f Repeat Violation.x 3
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage..sugar,rice Repeat Violation.x 2
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.x 3
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses..sushi bar
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./heavy grease on wall and around receptacle Repeat Violation.x3
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./200 +- wiping cloths Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period.for several christmasc decorations For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate./storage area For reporting purposes only.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./waite station Repeat Violation.x3
12/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./and no written time as a public health control sushi rice Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sushi roll
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./sprouts
  • Critical. Observed food stored in undrained ice./melons,shrimp on buffet line
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination./dessert on the buffet on a triple plate bottom plate no protected by sneezeguard Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat./bulk product Repeat ViolationX 3
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity./showed prroper velocity when I went to another area operator turned down again explained the importance/ if observed again an administrative action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit./rice scoop buffet Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed operator talking on phone while cooking food putting hands in his pockets and continued to cook food Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./sushi chef after switching gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination./employee eating in the dishmachine area
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable./bamboo mat
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage./bulk products dry storage
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces also a couple broken For reporting purposes only.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength/wiping cloths in waite station Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease hoods
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./sushi line employee handsink utilizing for soiled utensils Corrected On Site.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean./heavily soiled
  • Observed heavy grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle./grease on cement wall in enclosure Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./through out kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored./prescribed medicine on shelf with utensils sushi bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored./vitamins stored in dishmachine area with clean dishes Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./waite station Repeat Violation.
10/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 12/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 7/24/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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2 User Reviews:

D.M. Griffin

Added on Mar 11, 2015 11:58 AM
Visited on Mar 7, 2015 12:00 PM
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We eat regularly several times a month at Chef Lin's. We always go at lunchtime and we are very happy with the food and the service. Have been eating there for years and obviously we like it or we would not continue to patronize the place. Like all restaurants there are occasionally times when the food is not up to the usual standards, ie., food not hot enough, something is a bit overcooked etc. but mostly everything is quite good in all aspects. There are so many options that everyone can find what they like, and we all have our favorites on the buffet.
Would you recommend CHEF LIN'S ASIA BUFFET to others? Yes

randall lundy

Added on May 25, 2014 5:37 PM
Food:
*
Service:
*
Price:
***
Ambience:
***
Cleanliness:
***
I have eaten at chef lin's alot in the past and it never fails that one of my family members would get sick. You have to pay full price for the buffet items and they never bring out enough of the snow crab legs as if they are trying to reserve them somehow, I have not been there for almost 2 years and i probably wont go back.. Such a shame because this place was really good when they first opened. Now I go to the best places in melbourne, best fried crabs ever. It is located right in front of the melbourne mall called jumbo buffet,
Would you recommend CHEF LIN'S ASIA BUFFET to others? No
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