Chopsticks
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Chopsticks 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical West Palm Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
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 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I printed consumer advisory and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed c cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator used hand labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container case of plantains on walkin refrigerator floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-16: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
58
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe bottles of oil not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe utensil in water at 87F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-05: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
70
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe can of spray paint, and WD40 above dry storage. Operator placed on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe the outer metal of steam table soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
78
Jun 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at table top chicken (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less than 1 hour and returned to refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe bag of onions on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observe chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe in flip top refrigerator cooked chicken (70F - Cold Holding) du it was left out for order.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ice used for drinks stored in old chicken box. See stop sale.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) observe raw shelled eggs above miso pasta. Operator placed on lower shelf. 2) observe raw shrimp above cooked meats. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observe raw chicken above raw fish. Observe placed raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for drinks stored in old chicken box.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observe raw beef defrosting in walk-in refrigerator not covered.
08B-12-5
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopsticks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopsticks on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopsticks?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chopsticks.
How does Chopsticks compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Chopsticks most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chopsticks have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chopsticks 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chopsticks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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