CHOPSTICKS ORIENTAL FOOD
1812 S HWY 77 STE 108, Lynn Haven FL 32444 · 850-271-0761
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food stored on floor. Two buckets of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In hallway next to restrooms box of Togo containers stored on floor.
Stored food not covered. Rice bin in back kitchen not covered for protection.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on side of hand sink in back kitchen next to ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In use prep table employee cup on table in middle of kitchen prepping wontons.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer bucket of meat stored on floor.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee.
May 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled shelves in upright glass door cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 expired food handler certificates.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child sitting on box of duck sauce. Manager sent child to dining room during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table near stove.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed stack of used Togo boxes on table in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Rice bin in dry storage area not covered.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed employee prepare sanitizer water in dirty sink. Sanitizer water dumped at time of inspection.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked bamboo shoots 78F, per employee can was opened less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed item on ice. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form for written plan
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room. Restocked at time of inspection.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee bottles contain degreaser.
Container of fake/toy slime stored in pan of unpeeled ginger. Employee removed toy at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty handles on scoops for rice and flour. Employee had scoops washed at time of inspection.
Stored food not covered. Rice bin uncovered. Employee placed cover on bin at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop curled up inside top of mop bucket.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in hallway.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce in buckets stored on floor by walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use items in box stored on floor in hallway near bathrooms.
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