Golden Chopsticks Buffet
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
22
Score
Going back to 2024, Golden Chopsticks Buffet has 17 inspections in the public record. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 14 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Golden Chopsticks Buffet trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
17
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near hot buffet and ice machine. Observed one live flying insect flying above bulk storage containers near walk-in cooler. Observed one live flying insect flying near ice machine at drink station.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat rice. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken. Person in charge rearranged products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two packages of fully thawed tuna still in its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from hand washing station in ware washing. Observed plumbing pipes, hand wash sign, soap dispenser still on wall. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near ice machine behind hot buffet missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no hand washing station in ware washing. Observed hand washing station removed from wall of walk-in cooler near 32 ice cream freezer. Observed blue prep sink near removed hand washing station turned into new hand washing station. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior screen door framed out with wood with visible light coming from gaps in between wood.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables stored on floor under prep table on hibachi cook line. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge picked vegetables off floor and placed on prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard chicken boxes used a food containers. Observed fried breaded chicken in cardboard boxes. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started removing food from boxes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed glass door reach in freezer near ice machine behind buffet has large amount of built up ice.
14-69-4
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 handles in bulk storage container touching food product.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelf above bulk storage containers unsealed wood.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed dish racks for dish machine soiled with black flaking residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard chicken boxes reused as food storage containers. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employee start removing food from boxes. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels and octopus thawing in standing water at room temperature. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used to frame back door. Observed unsealed wood used as shelves near back door Observed unsealed wood used for repairs on walk-in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
14-06-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed partially smoked cigarettes on bagged dry food in storage and prep room near back door. Person in charge clean up all cigarettes from food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed green pressurized tank in mop storage room not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of fully thawed tuna still in its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.
06-09-1
22
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person touch his nose and not wash his hands. Addressed immediately and he washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In front reach in cooler raw chicken over broccoli. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have test strips to check sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish room. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in front hand washing sink. Person in charge removed pot. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A can used to scoop sugar. A cup used to scoop rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All glass doors and handles on all coolers needs to be cleaned. Glass and door handles are soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink is set up backwards.
16-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle on rice container needs replacing. It's a wire handle.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Lemons on fruit cooler floor. Person in charge picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Containers cut in 1/2 used as a scoop for rice. Person in charge discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from fryers. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed rag. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line reach in freezer are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Drinks in nearly every cooler. Person in charge removed all drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line reach in freezer is soiled on bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Caviar thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In dish room wall is soiled with black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood containers holding plastic wrap are not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
23
Nov 19, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Some staff missing training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Still needs time to train everyone. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Sep 22, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Three handwash sinks removed from kitchen. One was reinstalled during time of visit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Two hand washing sinks have been replaced. Still waiting on the 3rd. 3rd sink is waiting on pipe under it. **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed 3 hand washing sinks, replaced 1 but still missing 2 sinks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. Some staff missing training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22:
53B-01-5
74
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Talapia in vacuumed sealed bag. Bag clearly says to keep frozen then unseal bag.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 47 eel 45 chicken 43( - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Non food grade paper towels lining sushi.
25-28-4
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Black mold like substance behind three compartment sink.
22-35-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used between sushi tuna, ahi, escolar, and salmon.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last sold. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Three handwash sinks removed from kitchen. One was reinstalled during time of visit. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Worker observed washing glasses in handwash sink. Items observed in handwash sink. Sponge and scrubber at handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed 3 hand washing sinks, replaced 1 but still missing 2 sinks. **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Some staff missing training.
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle and cart. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and used clean can used as scoops in flour, sugar, cornstarch and rice. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from back drain.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on rice pot.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Biscuits on floor in kitchen Ginger on floor. Person in charge picked up items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in ice cream cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and table. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at hibachi station. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer crab Rangoon not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed in multiple places throughout the kitchen.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. On back line. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
12
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine top interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind soda machine in back wait station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Operator needs more time. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above fryer station. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in dishwasher area and 14 in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with brown liquid underneath counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine top interior soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters removed from original container no tag.
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of frozen food stored on walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind soda machine in back wait station.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of fryer handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above fryer station. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 15 dead flies under dry storage in back. Observed 16 live flies on counter next to wash and in front of walk in cooler #2. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 6.1.25.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline; Noodles, rice 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge only out 30 minutes. Placed back into walk in cooler #1. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing at front on hot bar, sushi, salad and cold bar. Temperatures ok but everything was just placed on time control. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups/cans used as scoops in flour, corn starch. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia is vacuumed sealed bags placed in reach in cooler. Still frozen but bags say to keep frozen. Reviewed policy for fish in vacuumed sealed bags. Person in charge cut bags open. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On post out front of hot holding station, tile is missing.
36-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line; case of mushrooms and bottle of vinegar on floor. Person in charge picked both up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment is using cut 1/2 gallon soy sauce containers to scoop rice, noodles with. Person in charge discarded cut containers. Plastic coasting on 2 sushi reach in coolers at front line. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front chest freezer in hot holding has ice accumulation.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from cart.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice is cup of standing water. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Saw and drill in storage room near flour. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-52-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line has debris inside on bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing fish containers with labels still on them for crab dip.
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In both reach in cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall be for you enter front line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Lots of wood used as shelves. Under flour, under soy sauce, in dry storage.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, corn starch not labeled.
02D-01-5
22
May 21, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed two live flying insects on dessert buffet line. Observed two live flying insects near mop sink. Observed two live flying insects in warewashing. Person in charge had employee attempt to kill during inspection. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed four live flying insects at floor drain in kitchen. Person in charge sprayed and killed, removed flying insects. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Drains cleared of debris and plumbing pipes fixed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed majority of water originally observed cleaned up. However some standing water in corner of warewashing persisted. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
61
May 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink and then placing dishes in plain water and then placing wet dishes on drying rack without sanitizing dishes. Person in charge stated all dishes are suppose to be ran through high temp dish machine before drying. Person in charge discussed with employee. Person in charge had triple sink remade with chlorine at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher at Dishwasher (Temperature 156-157F) after multiple cycles. Person in charge called eco lab. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in ware washing missing paper towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine drain line plumbing disconnected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
39
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time needed to make change. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No clean. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Sanitizer at dishwasher 0ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff changing tasks without washing hands first **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Evidence of six fly strips in kitchen with flies in them **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple sushi sitting on paper towel, non food grade **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jalapeños, raw shrimp over raw onions, raw chicken over rice, raw beef over green beans. person in charge moved everything to store correctly **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, raw steak, raw shrimp, raw eggs, raw clams 53F; ( - Cold Holding) Potato salad, clams, seafood salad, tomato cucumber salad, cut melons 52F Raw bacon raw shrimp raw mussels raw clams rice 53F Sushi; dried garlic in oil 88f Items in cooler one and half hour, talked to owner about time control. Provided paperwork **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 98F **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags did not have last date oysters sold **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed employees putting hot food on already hot food on the hot bar **Warning**
08B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Multiple person drinks in ice and in coolers **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, cases of salmon on floor **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple wet rags under cutting boards, person in charge moved everything to store properly **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, still frozen. **Warning**
06-01-5
16
Aug 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Where soda boxes are- not smooth and easily cleanable. Soda guy sprayed foam in pipes. Person in charge fixed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. **Corrected On-Site**
36-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in dish. Person in charge got sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Chopsticks Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Chopsticks Buffet on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Chopsticks Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Chopsticks Buffet.
How does Golden Chopsticks Buffet compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Golden Chopsticks Buffet most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Golden Chopsticks Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Golden Chopsticks Buffet have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Golden Chopsticks Buffet means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Golden Chopsticks Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Chopsticks Buffet is inspected around 10 times per year on average.
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