Chopsticks Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Chopsticks Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Pace restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kangrui has not been provided food handler training. Per manager, Kangrui has been working as a food handler for a few months. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing water. Water temperature is 114F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice cooker holding pot with fried rice soiled with old food and grease build-up.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of cut cabbage stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for several dry ingredients stored with handle in them. Manager removed scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining area
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed buckets from floor during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of bulk dry ingredients with no labels in prep area of kitchen.
02D-01-5
86
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Spare ribs in reach-in freezer stored in plastic retail bag making direct contact with bag.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Beef and shrimp on top of make table reach in cooler over broccoli in bottom portion of make table reach in cooler.
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over precooked chicken wings.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from package, stored over krab. Operator moved krab to top shelf above chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese wontons in reach in cooler at 48f held overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese wontons 48f held overnight. See stop sale. Egg rolls 47f for 3 hours. Operator moved egg rolls to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front used to get water for tea.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler moving wildly.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen has large lid stored on top. Operator removed lid. Lid was put back in sink during inspection.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler vents.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between make table reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator removed knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
27
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects by back door in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in lobby showing signs of water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf above triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of beef on floor in walk in freezer and bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage of both items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between prep tables. Operator removed and washed/sanitized knife during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle for rice scoop resting below food surface. Operator corrected storage of scoop handle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of washed, prepared broccoli with no cover in walk in cooler. Operator placed cover over broccoli during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by pot lid. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors not self closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for uncooked rice
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing signs of water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans wet nesting above triple sink
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for flour
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Broccoli in walk-in cooler uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Oct 3, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopsticks Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopsticks Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopsticks Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chopsticks Restaurant.
How does Chopsticks Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pace?
Chopsticks Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pace average of 93.
Has Chopsticks Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chopsticks Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chopsticks Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chopsticks Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chopsticks Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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