Chopstix Asian Restaurant

3539 Apalachee Parkway #A, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chopstix Asian Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area”, showing up two times.

Chopstix Asian Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over noodles.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can stored in sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

12B-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

10-17-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

12B-02-4

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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. Time marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage.

08B-38-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-15: Course started has not completed. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Mar 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. Wings and tenders. **Repeat Violation**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Mouth wash on front counter. **Repeat Violation**

41-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 70°, tenders 64°, left on counter. Less than 4 hours per operator, put in walk-in. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Won tons in walk-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chopstix Asian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chopstix Asian Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chopstix Asian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chopstix Asian Restaurant.

How does Chopstix Asian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Chopstix Asian Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Chopstix Asian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chopstix Asian Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chopstix Asian 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 Chopstix Asian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chopstix Asian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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