Chopsticks
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
27
Score
Inspectors have visited Chopsticks seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 12 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Chopsticks' 27 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator ate bowl of food in kitchen, then continued preparing food without washing hands.
12A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen dumplings stored in shopping bags in reach in freezer. Raw chicken in shopping bags in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and beef stored over unwashed heads of cabbage in reach in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Operator rinsed hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed at cookline. Operator provided dish soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items prepared on site held in reach in coolers not date marked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical hand dip not maintained clean or at proper strength. Chlorine solution hand dip visibly soiled.
12A-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop battered raw chicken for cooking. Bowls used as scoop in bulk bread crumbs and bulk MSG.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks observed on food prep surface.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating bowl of noodles in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil, duck sauce, and soy sauce on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked egg rolls and cooked chicken in reach in cooler not covered. Raw chicken, peeled onions and celery not covered in reach in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 unlocked reach in freezers in dining area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in dish and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags holding raw meats in freezer
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2025 Manager called customer service and renewed license over phone. Confirmation #246065187. Waiting for system to update **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Lids fully blocking hand sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked enrolls in reach in cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in that kitchen area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing. Above cook line
36-36-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above cook line
36-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled throughout dish and prep areas
36-27-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 reach in freezers in Dino g room that were unlocked.
08B-63-4
39
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stomach stored over mushrooms and diced onions. Operator moved pork to lower shelf. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in multiple reach in coolers not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on bags of flour. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce and cooking oil on floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom. Provided sign to operator, posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Onions and broccoli in reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked foods in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed allergy medicine stored on shelf above prep table adjacent to back door
41-07-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at back hand sink in dish area
31B-02-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed stored on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor in dry storage area
08B-47-4
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed egg rolls stored in non food grade bag in reachin freezer
14-15-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor on cookline
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reach in freezer on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a shelf made of unsealed wood near back door in kitchen
14-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust pitted shelves in reachin cooler near dish area
14-33-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopsticks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopsticks on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopsticks?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chopsticks.
How does Chopsticks compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Chopsticks most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chopsticks have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chopsticks means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chopsticks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chopsticks is inspected around two times per year on average.
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