Chopsticks Oriental Food
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Chopsticks Oriental Food stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Lynn Haven restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Two buckets of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In hallway next to restrooms box of Togo containers stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bin in back kitchen not covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
86
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on side of hand sink in back kitchen next to ice machine.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In use prep table employee cup on table in middle of kitchen prepping wontons.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer bucket of meat stored on floor.
08B-38-4
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: On counter: water chestnuts 62F, bamboo shoots 57F, per manager since 10:39am, see stop sale. cut cabbage 52F, per manager since 4:00pm. Discussed better ice bath strategies and time as a public health control with operator. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed 3 expired food handler certificates.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child sitting on box of duck sauce. Manager sent child to dining room during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
43-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled shelves in upright glass door cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table near stove.
12B-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed stack of used Togo boxes on table in kitchen.
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bin in dry storage area not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed employee prepare sanitizer water in dirty sink. Sanitizer water dumped at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-05-4
43
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked bamboo shoots 78F, per employee can was opened less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed item on ice. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form for written plan **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee bottles contain degreaser.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop curled up inside top of mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Container of fake/toy slime stored in pan of unpeeled ginger. Employee removed toy at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty handles on scoops for rice and flour. Employee had scoops washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bin uncovered. Employee placed cover on bin at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in hallway.
25-05-4
95
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce in buckets stored on floor by walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items in box stored on floor in hallway near bathrooms.
25-05-4
90
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items above food prep area in side kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not hung to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
86
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pot and pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored in bucket on floor by walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopsticks Oriental Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopsticks Oriental Food on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopsticks Oriental Food?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chopsticks Oriental Food.
How does Chopsticks Oriental Food compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?
Chopsticks Oriental Food most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Lynn Haven average of 91.
Has Chopsticks Oriental Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chopsticks Oriental Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chopsticks Oriental Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chopsticks Oriental Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chopsticks Oriental Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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