Spring Hill, Hernando County

CHOPSTIX

11068 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill, FL 34608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 31, 2025
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
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.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23520833

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over case of cabbage and celery, operator moved produce to shelf Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23520837

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around pans in top of reach in cooler

14-01-5

Detail 23520836

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken in reach in cooler Plastic to go cups in multiple containers All removed, discussed using ladle or scoop with handle Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23520835

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by 3 compartment sink and under wok tables, operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23520832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator door and handle Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line

12B-13-4

Detail 23520834

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in pan with onions in reach in cooler, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23520831

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08B-27-4

Detail 23010673

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cream cheese wontons in fortune cookie box, moved to bus tub Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23010668

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in bus tub over beef, operator moved chicken to bottom In walk in cooler shell eggs over cut cabbage, operator moved eggs to bottom, raw chicken over produce, operator moved produce to other shelf Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23010674

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter

23-03-4

Detail 23010667

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice hot hot unit

22-16-4

Detail 23010672

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23010671

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to hold food to drain, operator discarded, egg rolls,on package wrapper Corrected On-Site

14-20-4

Detail 23010670

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf in back of kitchen

29-11-4

Detail 23010669

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink at front counter, water leaks onto floor

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

14-15-4

Detail 22600723

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rubbermaid / brute containers used for rice, flour

12B-07-4

Detail 22600725

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved to bottom shelf Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22600724

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

14-15-4

Detail 22239850

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice, flour, salt, sugar in non food grade containers, operator will leave food in original bags, then put into container. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22239841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding) all foods were in walk in cooler overnight, operator moved all to walk in freezer *Corrective Action Taken At end of inspection- shrimp 41F, sprouts 41F, raw chicken 42F, cooked chicken 41, raw beef 41f. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22239847

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket by 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm, corrected to Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22239844

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area, operator replaced Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22239848

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 pm lift top cooler on cook line, operator discarded all Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22239843

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment Warning

06-06-5

Detail 22239845

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Sliced pork on speedy rack, center 32F , edges 47f, moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22239846

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Handles of cooler doors

22-16-4

Detail 22239842

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-32-4

Detail 22239840

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut in half to use as scoop, operator discarded. Shell egg tray use to hold tongs, discussed possible transfer of bacteria with staff Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-20-4

Detail 22239851

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in kitchen Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22239849

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok table , moved to bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 21746623

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager on duty did not know big 6, emailed poster( 5030-100) in Chinese and English Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21746625

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of lid of rice warmer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21746622

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer, has pool test kit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Operator ordered test kit and is waiting for it to be delivered. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 21746624

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pallet on floor in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21746621

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 21737955

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Ketchup 1can Hoisin 1 can Oyster sauce 2 5 double black soy Ground bean 2 cans, all dented on seam Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21737956

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over cut produce, unwashed produce and sauces, discussed proper food storage, operator rearranged some. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21737949

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 200 ppm , operator emptied bucket, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21737957

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager on duty did not know big 6, emailed poster( 5030-100) in Chinese and English Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21737962

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of lid of rice warmer Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21737951

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer, has pool test kit Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 21737953

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Ketchup 1can Hoisin 1 can Oyster sauce 2 5 double black soy Ground bean 2 cans On shelf in storage area, see stop sale Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21737960

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.open canned beverage on lift top cooler, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

14-47-4

Detail 21737958

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wood pallet on floor in kitchen Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21737961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

25-32-4

Detail 21737959

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut in half used as scoop. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21737954

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelves in kitchen Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21737952

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor under 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21737963

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in Standing water in 3 compartment sink, operator turned water on Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21737950

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table, moved to bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21738358

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of prep table, reach in cooler and cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Walk in cooler shelves need cleaning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21603954

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Safe staff books have been ordered. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21603955

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21603952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21603956

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of prep table, reach in cooler and cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Walk in cooler shelves need cleaning Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21603953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 21601415

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in between reach in cooler and hot well 4 in drain under hot well table 2 on shelf under hot well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: 4 live in wheel of reach in cooler Operator killed and will sanitize Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: 1 live under prep sink 1 dead under prep sink Operator discarded and sanitized the area Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21601413

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21601410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21601411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21601409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of prep table, reach in cooler and cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21601414

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21601412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-01: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 21599896

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in between reach in cooler and hot well 4 in drain under hot well table 2 on shelf under hot well Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: 4 live in wheel of reach in cooler Operator killed and will sanitize Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21599901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21599899

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 21599898

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21599897

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of prep table, reach in cooler and cooking equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 21599895

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21599900

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Time Extended

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-04-5

Detail 21598622

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage, raw pork over unwashed celery in walk in cooler Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21598616

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live in between reach in cooler and hot well 4 in drain under hot well table 2 on shelf under hot well Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21598623

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21598618

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink at front counter Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21598612

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles, cut cabbage in walk in cooler not date marked Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21598619

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21598617

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead under rack behind prep table 3 dead on floor behind reach in cooler 1 dead above to go containers on cook line 6 dead under prep sink 5 dead under 3 compartment sink Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21598621

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21598611

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment on cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21598613

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of beef on floor in walk in cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21598620

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled Walk in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of prep table, reach in cooler and cooking equipment soiled Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21598614

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21598615

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning