St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

CHOPSTICK EXPRESS INC

3946 4 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

14-86-1

Detail 24395916

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towel used to wrap raw salmon at sushi reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator to utilize food grade paper towels when available.

08A-05-6

Detail 24395918

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above miso soup in reach-in cooler at front counter. Eggs were relocated to a lower section in reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24395915

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Written plan does not include egg rolls held on time at front cook line. Discussed with operator to include items held on 4 hour increments.

02C-02-5

Detail 24395921

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork inside reach-in cooler prepared this week not date marked. Discussed with operator date marking requirements for items held over 24 hours.

36-11-4

Detail 24395917

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Unsealed concrete in walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler not smooth and easily cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 24395920

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. Discussed with operator to elevate food from the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 24395919

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler across from center cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 24395914

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken stored uncovered after completing cooling in walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 24395913

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

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03F-02-5

Detail 24094155

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark for cooked rice at sushi bar. Operator time marked item. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24094154

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior have accumulation of soil residues.

14-33-4

Detail 24094157

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24094156

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

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 16

12A-20-4

Detail 23681216

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands at hand wash near walk-in cooler without soap. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Repeat Violation

50-17-3

Detail 23681209

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Operator updated license during inspection. Verified on DBPR Licensing website. 02-01-2026. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-05-6

Detail 23681207

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored above uncovered fried chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator placed raw tuna below fried chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 23681217

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.

03F-02-5

Detail 23681220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark for cooked rice at sushi counter. Operator time marked rice. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23681213

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid labeled household use only stored on bottom shelf with curry powder. Operator removed raid. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23681219

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal strainer stored on top of bowl of hand wash sink near three-compartment sink. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23681215

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard missing on radiator in walk-in freezer.

08B-38-4

Detail 23681211

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23681218

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors.

14-33-4

Detail 23681214

Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

22-16-4

Detail 23681221

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

29-49-6

Detail 23681208

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near drive-thru window.

08B-12-5

Detail 23681210

Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Fried chicken, and cut vegetables. Operator covered items. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23681206

Basic - Two commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Located in reach-in cooler at sushi bar.

14-17-4

Detail 23681212

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

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

22-39-4

Detail 23432735

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator add. Chlorine sanitizer at chlorine sanitizer bucket is now testing at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site

41-07-4

Detail 23432738

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil stored on prep table across from cook line. Operator moved item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-20-4

Detail 23432732

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket and washed their hands without using soap.

08B-28-4

Detail 23432728

High Priority - Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Rice cookers hot holding white rice and fried rice soiled with food debris.

08A-05-6

Detail 23432739

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shelled eggs stored over container of miso soup. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23432730

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. Inspector emailed operator DBPR vomiting or diarrheal event form in Chinese. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03D-15-4

Detail 23432734

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Multiple containers of food items recently cooked this morning per operator stored in walk in freezer and reach in coolers covered with plastic wrap. Inspector discussed proper cooling methods, discussed uncovering food items, and provided DBPR Improper cooling is a major cause of foodborne illness form. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23432733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23432737

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator and employee all items held more than 24 hours must be date mark. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23432736

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23432740

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed. Verified through expired license 2/1/2022. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23432729

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of rice cooker.

08B-38-4

Detail 23432731

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor outside. Repeat Violation

May 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 22

41-07-4

Detail 22847713

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Medicine stored on shelf above prep table in dry storage area. Operator stored medicine away from foods to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 22847701

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Storage bins being used to stored food.

11-27-4

Detail 22847716

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. -Inspector provided printed copy of vomiting or diarrheal event form at the time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22847711

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting boards stained.

31A-09-4

Detail 22847718

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Stainless steel bowls stored in hand sink. Employee removed items out of sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22847710

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Ready to eat foods prepared onsite stored in reach in deli coolers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer not date marked. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22847715

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance.

23-24-4

Detail 22847717

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven handle above reach in deli cooler soiled with food debris.

36-34-5

Detail 22847700

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents heavily soiled with grease throughout kitchen area. -Ceiling tiles soiled with grease.

50-09-4

Detail 22847707

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator arrived during inspection and provided license. License provided expired on 2/1/2023.

08B-49-4

Detail 22847698

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee food stored on prep table, on shelf above reach in deli cooler and storage racks ear three compartment sink.

40-06-5

Detail 22847709

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee phone on stored on prep table. -Purse stored on storage rack with foods to be served to the public near reach in deli cooler.

24-08-4

Detail 22847702

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink.

08B-42-4

Detail 22847714

Basic - Food stored outside. -Bag of onions and boxes of fryer oil stored outside near back door.

22-08-4

Detail 22847697

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven interior soiled with food debris on shelf above deli reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 22847708

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided printed copy of Heimlich maneuver/choking sign during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22847704

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.

12B-13-4

Detail 22847712

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Employee drink stored inside reach in deli cooler. Employee stored drink in designated area. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22847699

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Packets of cream cheese thawing on shelf above flat top on cook line. Operator stored in reach in deli cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22847705

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above three compartment sink

29-11-4

Detail 22847706

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe leaking into bucket under three compartment sink.

21-12-4

Detail 22847703

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table.

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 18Total: 28

12A-28-4

Detail 22539967

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.employee on cook line wiped hands on clothes then continued cooking without washing hands Repeat Violation

35A-02-6

Detail 22539966

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen

12A-09-4

Detail 22539973

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Staff handled cracked shell eggs then proceeded to clean food contact surfaces without changing gloves or washing hands

03A-02-5

Detail 22539958

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (72F - Cold Holding) on cook line, held less than 4 hrs, instructed staff to cool to 41F Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 22539964

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (91F - Hot Holding) on grill, instructed staff to reheat to minimum 165F Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 22539969

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface Cutting boards stained Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 22539954

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager with valid CFM arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 22539962

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Dumplings in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 22539963

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 food handler certificates expired

41-17-4

Detail 22539959

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottles in kitchen

14-45-4

Detail 22539971

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Over chest freezers

36-34-5

Detail 22539955

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

14-09-4

Detail 22539965

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22539960

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep tables across from grill Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22539975

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 22539957

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door does not seal

36-73-4

Detail 22539970

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

36-17-5

Detail 22539950

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22539968

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of chicken on floor in walk in freezer. Buckets of onions on. Floor in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

35B-02-4

Detail 22539951

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over triple sink

22-08-4

Detail 22539976

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toaster ovens next to sushi cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22539961

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

21-10-4

Detail 22539952

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Over grill

08B-12-5

Detail 22539972

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple containers of raw vegetables and cooked food in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

36-50-4

Detail 22539956

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled in walk-in cooler

08B-63-4

Detail 22539974

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Exterior storage closet containing dry goods and reach in freezer not locked when not in use

14-17-4

Detail 22539953

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

42-01-4

Detail 22539977

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop bucket outside

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 21704670

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

02C-04-5

Detail 21704671

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -egg rolls, pork, chicken in coolers and freezers for more than 24 hours Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Cooked pork in walk-in freezer not date marked Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21704672

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents throughout establishment have accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 21704675

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21704666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21704665

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket at prep station in kitchen area -tape use to repair rice warmer in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21704669

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 21704667

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -container with onions on floor at three compartment sink Operator moved onions during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21704674

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -pipes at cooks line have accumulation of grease -sides of wok station have accumulation of grease Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 21704673

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple vegetables in walk-in cooler below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 21704668

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-18: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 17Total: 24

12A-28-4

Detail 21637643

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at cooks line touched clothes then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during time of inspection. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21637651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -garlic and oil (75F - Cold Holding) -cut cabbage (68F - Cold Holding) -Fried chicken(86F - cold Holding) Items were not held out of temperature for more than 4 hours Discussed contacting maintenance for coolers and moving food items to a cooler that can keep food below 40 degrees FahrenheitRepeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21637663

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -wonton soup (130F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating to 165 degrees Fahrenheit with operator during time of inspection. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21637662

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21637650

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flour containers at walk-in cooler have accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21637652

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -tray blocking hand sink at walk-in cooler Repeat Violation Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 21637654

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -egg rolls, pork, chicken in coolers and freezers for more than 24 hours Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21637648

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop soy sauce at service window Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21637644

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents throughout establishment have accumulation of dust -floor at cooks line has accumulation of grease Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21637661

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21637646

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -can with drink above reach in freezer chest -employees drink above glass cooler at device-thru Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21637645

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee personal food on prep table with food served to the public Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21637665

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on shelf next to oil at drive-thru door Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21637664

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21637653

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21637657

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket at prep station in kitchen area -tape use to repair rice warmer in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

21-23-4

Detail 21637658

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21637656

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21637659

Basic - Food stored on floor. -container with onions on floor at three compartment sink Operator moved onions during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21637642

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -pipes at cooks line have accumulation of grease -sides of wok station have accumulation of grease Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21637649

Basic - Stored food not covered. -multiple vegetables in walk-in cooler below 40 degrees Fahrenheit Repeat Violation Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21637660

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21637647

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - at prep stations in kitchen area Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21637655

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container at prep station in kitchen area -squeeze bottles at flat top grill -squeeze bottles at cooks line Repeat Violation Warning

May 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 20Total: 29

41-07-4

Detail 21113547

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Advil stored next to portion cup in kitchen Operator moved Advil during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12A-28-4

Detail 21113538

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee touched clothes then began prepping food without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator

35A-02-6

Detail 21113559

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flies in kitchen area

08A-05-6

Detail 21113557

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over bucket with soy sauce in walk-in cooler

03A-02-5

Detail 21113546

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding) Discussed moving items to walk-in cooler

29-42-4

Detail 21113551

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21113540

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -knives magnet has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21113550

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -container in hand sink Operator moved container during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21113553

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -multiple cooked food items in walk-in freezer prepped more than 24 hours

14-01-5

Detail 21113555

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to scoop flour in dry storage area

14-05-4

Detail 21113556

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -shelves in kitchen

14-09-4

Detail 21113537

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station in kitchen Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21113562

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on shelf with box of items served to the public Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 21113548

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employees food over rice in kitchen area Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21113541

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employees cap over food containers Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21113560

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -multiple employees in kitchen prepping food

24-08-4

Detail 21113535

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21113563

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler gasket is torn -Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in kitchen Repeat Violation

21-23-4

Detail 21113565

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at sinks in kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 21113552

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair -at prep station in kitchen .

08B-38-4

Detail 21113536

Basic - Food stored on floor. -buckets and boxes with food items on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer Food stored outside. -bottles with oil Operator moved items to the inside during time of inspection. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21113542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -exterior of fryer has accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -exterior of rice cooker has accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21113564

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut cabbage in walk-in cooler below 40 degrees Fahrenheit

14-17-4

Detail 21113561

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

36-27-5

Detail 21113554

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at three compartment sink has accumulation of food residue

42-01-4

Detail 21113549

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 21113558

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at prep station in kitchen

21-07-4

Detail 21113539

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Corrected to 50ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21113544

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container with flour in kitchen Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 21

03A-02-5

Detail 20840551

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut cabbage(50 - Cold Holding) -garlic and oil (63 - Cold Holding) Discussed moving to reach in cooler or ice bathing items when in use with operator Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20840554

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fried chicken(126 - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating with operator Operator reheated to 178 °F during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-42-4

Detail 20840540

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20840552

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -sugar stored in soiled containers Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20840550

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked on 2/5/22 Discussed date marking with operator

53B-14-5

Detail 20840557

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -2 expired on 4/15/21

41-17-4

Detail 20840542

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle at reach in freezer chest Operator labeled during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20840556

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents have accumulation of dust throughout kitchen -wires in kitchen have accumulation of grease -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease -wall at three compartment sink has accumulation of food residue

14-09-4

Detail 20840553

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -at prep station Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20840548

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on prep table in kitchen Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20840555

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -milk in reach in cooler with dumplings

40-06-5

Detail 20840544

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone above prep table -hats above prep table -jackets and bags stored above sugar in dry storage area Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 20840539

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -sheet pans at three compartment sink

14-11-4

Detail 20840541

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler adjacent of cooks line gasket is torn

08B-38-4

Detail 20840559

Basic - Food stored on floor. -bag with onions on floor at front door -bucket with shrimp on floor in walk-in freezer -bucket of soy sauce on floor in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20840546

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest

10-01-5

Detail 20840549

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -tong handle on cut cabbage Operator moved handle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20840545

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of wok station have accumulation of grease -shelves with coffee machine have accumulation of food residue Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20840547

Basic - Stored food not covered. -cut cabbage 40 °F

14-17-4

Detail 20840543

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20840558

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line Repeat Violation

Jul 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 19Total: 26

41-07-4

Detail 20334091

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -pain killers in container with portion cups Operator moved medicine during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 20334107

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies in kitchen not landing on food items

08A-20-5

Detail 20334104

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw chicken in container in walk-in freezer over raw shrimp Discussed proper hierarchy with operator Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20334087

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -tofu (45°F - Cold Holding) Operator moved items to walk-in cooler garlic and oil (77°F - Cold Holding) Operator ice bath item during time of inspection. All items held above 40 °F for less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20334090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice (100°F - Hot Holding) Discussed reheating rice to 165 °F Emailed Time as a public health control form to operator Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 20334100

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -bleach stored on shelf with rice in kitchen Operator moved bleach during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20334088

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -container with flour in dry storage area Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 20334103

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to portion soy sauce at drive thru window Operator moved bowl during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20334099

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -helium tank at drive thru window Operator secured helium tank during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-05-4

Detail 20334109

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -shelf with food items and single service items in kitchen

21-05-5

Detail 20334085

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -wiping cloth used to cover avocados in reach in cooler Operator moved wiping cloth during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20334101

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20334095

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep station in kitchen Operator moved water bottle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 20334092

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -personal milk in glass reach in cooler with food items served to the public Discussed separating personal items from items served to the items Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20334097

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on coffee machine next to three compartment sink Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20334098

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

14-10-4

Detail 20334105

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -reach in cooler gasket next to rice cooker torn -adjacent of flat top grill

08B-38-4

Detail 20334106

Basic - Food stored on floor. -oil on floor in out door shed - bucket with vegetables in walk-in cooler on floor Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 20334094

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle stored in seasoning in dry storage area Operator moved handle during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20334089

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler -hood filters in kitchen - exterior of food containers - walk-in cooler shelves

16-48-4

Detail 20334084

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -storage containers in dry storage area

08B-12-5

Detail 20334096

Basic - Stored food not covered - scallions and other vegetables in walk-in cooler not covered

14-17-4

Detail 20334093

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

36-27-5

Detail 20334086

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -at reach in freezer chest -at rice cooker in kitchen -wall at cooks line -floor at cooks line -walk-in cooler fan Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 20334102

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Correctted to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20334108

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -tempura and flour in kitchen not labeled Discussed labeling with operator Corrective Action Taken