CHOP CHOP KOREAN
2800 S NOVA RD, UNIT I1 & I2, South Daytona FL 32119
Last inspected Feb 5, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
AUG 23
FEB 24
OCT 24
— STEADY
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -tall white reach-in cooler: raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017016678 | Mar 31, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2015047419 | Sep 15, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Oct 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and beef over dressing, upright cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Making Kim chee in house
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Self cook items
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front hand sink
Ceiling tile/vent in disrepair. AC vent hanging with loose insulation over rice cookers
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Food stored on floor. Open bag of ice,
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Upright freezer, 2 drinks
Feb 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout the kitchen have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -tall white reach-in cooler: raw chicken over raw pork in reach-in cooler, operator reorganized reach-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler -inside of reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors throughout the kitchen have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce and produce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler -bucket of noodles stored on the floor
Ice buildup in multiple reach-in freezers
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top of stove has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -sides of cooking equipment have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of reach-in cooler has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout the kitchen have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors in cooking area have an accumulation of grease and food debris -floors in dishwashing area solied
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of unwashed produce and multiple buckets of food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -operator states she has contacted the county multiple times to replace the can with the broken lid
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -1 hanging above triple sink, operator discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above sauce in walk-in cooler
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk-in cooler ambient air temperature thermometer reading 30F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves soiled -white cutting board on reach-in cooler at cookline stained
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator installed new soap
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors in cooking area have an accumulation of grease and food debris -floors in dishwashing area solied
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -multiple floor tiles throughout kitchen
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of unwashed produce and multiple buckets of food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. -operator states she has contacted the county multiple times to replace the can with the broken lid
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -front service area, tongs stored in standing water 72F, operator dumped water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves soiled -walk-in cooler door has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -2 pairs of pliers stored on prep table, operator relocated
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile walls behind stove have a significant accumulation of grease -tile wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on front service counter
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.