CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET

Name: CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET
Address: 1850 US HWY 1, VERO BEACH, FL, 32960, US
Rating: 94.5

1850 US HWY 1, VERO BEACH, FL 32960

License #4105170

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94.5 Grade B / 100

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CHEF LIN ASIAN BUFFET in VERO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 94.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 19, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 6 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 19, 2025 included 1 critical violation, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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DBPR

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Sauces being stored on shelf under prep table are not covered. Advised manager to cover
[14-74-7] 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. Hibachi grill cooler ambient 51f
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area and cooks line near walk in cooler have standing water
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. hibachi cooler door handles
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 51f cold holding In hibachi grill cooler for 1 hour. Operator moved to rapid chill.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between coolers
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Sushi bar hand sink and dish pit hand sink
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

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