CHOPSTICK HOUSE
4270 MINTON RD STE 106, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.726.8686
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
OCT 24
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OCT 25
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AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink has no hot water.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 egg on corner of flat
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottle with cleaner not labeled, operator labeled bottle
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stained tiles in kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table, employee removed
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line prep table, and non working prep table, heavy grease and debris build up
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bathroom smells like cigarette smoke.
Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer, employee covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Prep table in back of kitchen not working, used for storage, no food items in prep table
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodle stored above other products in top of make table over night at 50f cold holding. Operator discarded approximately 1/3 lbs.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Old can of oyster sauce used to scoop rice out of container.
Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Lights above woks not working.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rack by woks at knee level.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. White upright reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. Area between fryer and woks soiled with food debris. Chest freezer in back has mold like substance on gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Small two door reach in cooler bottom shelf and corrugated shelf soiled with food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken make table in back of kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Stainless steel wall near hand wash sink and triple sink soiled with food debris.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink has no hot water.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table front of store by wok line not cold, average of 60f. Gaskets on doors of reach in cooler section are torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers for both make tables soiled. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Shelves under rice cookers soiled with food debris. Wok area near deep fat fryers soiled with old rice. Hood filter covers solid with grease.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over green peppers in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs over ready to foods in the reach in freezer, front of store.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table front of kitchen; cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table front of kitchen; cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean bins in dish washer area stored on dirty shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food in the walk in cooler not date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink has no hot water.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table front of store by wok line not cold, average of 60f. Gaskets on doors of reach in cooler section are torn.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins stored stacked and still wet.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled dish inside microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers for both make tables soiled. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Shelves under rice cookers soiled with food debris. Wok area near deep fat fryers soiled with old rice. Hood filter covers solid with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers stored right side up above make tables soiled.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler stored not covered.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Corn starch stored in back of kitchen uncovered, near hand wash sink.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves lined with particle board and the particle boards are soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Three wet wash cloths stored on food prep areas.
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above liquid margarine in flip top prep cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under cooked rice units have build up of old rice.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. All cooked food in walk in is not dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven and grill cleaner spray bottle not labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink and cell phone on prep table where cooks are prepping chicken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee chopping raw chicken no hair restraints
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap underneath
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor is soiled. Heavy grease build up u deer fryers and cook line
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in pan on walk in cooler floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line cooler. Interior shelves have build up and interior has build up
Stored food not covered. Rack of cooked food in walk in freezer not covered.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. 101 bleach
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic bags used for raw and cooked meats in freezer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Chicken over beef in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp 58 F thawing; raw shell eggs 70F at room temperature since 9:30 recommended to place in cooler to rapid chill.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler starts at 50F when it should start at 0F
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.on sink. Bottle labeled
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In chest freezer several items mixed in with restaurant food. Items all separated
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees without hair restraint
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily should under all kitchen equipment
Food stored on floor. Oil under wok Food on floor in freezer
In-use tongs stored on stove bar below waist level Tongs moved
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter solid with grease Reach in cooler gaskets
Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer and chicken in walk in cooler food items moved off floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and raw shrimp thawing in standing water
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg roll, sweet and sour chicken and general tso chicken not date marked in 2 door cooler in front.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and soiled aprons hanging on food storage shelf
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in back of restaurant has gap at bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on rolltop cooler are soiled with food debris. Interior of rolltop cooler soiledcwithnspilled sweet and sour sauce and other food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Tea in one cooler and watermelon drink in another cooler with food for restaurant.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves with no hand wash and the began food prep, educated employee on washing hands before placing gloves on to work
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons in walk in freezer Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezer Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken back line flip top
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No dates for cooked chicken, egg rolls, or cooked pork front counter reach in No dates for any prepped or cooked items in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding), found in cookline unit, operator discarded
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid, operator added label
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in soy sauce
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Far back line flip top, opened water bottle in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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.