Golden Chopsticks

644 N Us Hwy 1, Tequesta, FL 33469

Chinese

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Golden Chopsticks, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Compared to other Tequesta restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed celery and green onions on the speed rack in the walk-in cooler Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator stored properly Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked- egg rolls prepared appropriately 30 hours not dated in walk-in cooler; operator dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink by three compartment sink used for purposes other than handwashing- knife sharpener stored inside; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface- cloth used to cover foods like Eggrolls in reach in cooler next to fryers Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-05-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public- noodles and sauces stored with customers food in reach in cooler by fryers Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor- shredded cabbage and chicken buckets in walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Chopsticks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Chopsticks on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Golden Chopsticks compare to other restaurants in Tequesta?

Golden Chopsticks most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tequesta average of 75.

Has Golden Chopsticks' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Chopsticks have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Golden Chopsticks 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Chopsticks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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