Chopstix Express
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Chopstix Express has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Chopstix Express' 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cornstarch and water mixture and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use due to out of order sign posted on bathroom door. Operator removed, bathroom functioning at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-5
82
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to spices and cans. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented cans present. 2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - 2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. Issued stop sale.
08B-20-4
70
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above chest freezer with canned goods. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker interior soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand sink blocked by mop and mop bucket. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in Walk-in-Cooler not dated **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in chest freezer uncovered **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sot sauce buckets on floor **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, prepared noodles, marinated beef in walk in cooler prepared on site not date marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by mop bucket, operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor under cooks line
36-06-4
Basic - Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil and soy sauce buckets stored on floor, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cooks line
14-20-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -crab Rangoon stored in chest freezer uncovered
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled
23-24-4
55
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No Training completed **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
86
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and prescription medication stored on shelf above prep top cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired February 2022. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp over rice and unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket stored in front of hand wash sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab Rangoons in chest freezer prepared on site and not date marked, stored in cardboard box used for Togo containers. **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cooks line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -single door reach in freezer handle, door and interior soiled -chest freezer top soiled **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawing pork at room temperature. 26F, operator moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of flour bin, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor - **Warning**
36-73-4
29
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut chicken, cut steak and cut pork in walk in cooler have no dates. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil and soy sauce stored on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut into scoop with handle. Operated discarded plastic gallon container. Used as scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-32-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chopstix Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chopstix Express on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chopstix Express?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chopstix Express.
How does Chopstix Express compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?
Chopstix Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.
Has Chopstix Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chopstix Express have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chopstix Express 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 Chopstix Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chopstix Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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