CHOPSTICKS RESTAURANT INC
5646 WOODBINE RD STE 2, Pace FL 32571 · 850-994-8828
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 55 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects by back door in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2018032621 | Jun 1, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, observed containers of breaded chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked and held more than 24 hours. Operator states less than 7 days.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed case of unwashed bell peppers stored over containers of cut onions in walk-in cooler.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Upon inspection, observed no paper towels at handwash sink near front counter at establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Upon inspection, observed container of raw chicken in walk-in cooler not date marked held over 24 hours, but less than 7 days per operator.
Stored food not covered. Upon inspection, observed container of cooked pork in lower make bar cooler uncovered.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Upon inspection, observed unwashed produce store over ready to eat produce in walk-in cooler.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kangrui has not been provided food handler training. Per manager, Kangrui has been working as a food handler for a few months.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of cut cabbage stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager corrected storage during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles for several dry ingredients stored with handle in them. Manager removed scoops during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon stored in standing water. Water temperature is 114F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rice cooker holding pot with fried rice soiled with old food and grease build-up.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining area
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of food on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed buckets from floor during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple containers of bulk dry ingredients with no labels in prep area of kitchen.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Spare ribs in reach-in freezer stored in plastic retail bag making direct contact with bag.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Beef and shrimp on top of make table reach in cooler over broccoli in bottom portion of make table reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over precooked chicken wings.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from package, stored over krab. Operator moved krab to top shelf above chicken.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese wontons in reach in cooler at 48f held overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese wontons 48f held overnight. See stop sale. Egg rolls 47f for 3 hours. Operator moved egg rolls to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler moving wildly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen has large lid stored on top. Operator removed lid. Lid was put back in sink during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in front used to get water for tea.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between make table reach-in cooler and prep table. Operator removed knife during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler vents.
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects by back door in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling tiles in lobby showing signs of water damage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting on shelf above triple sink
Food stored on floor. Observed container of beef on floor in walk in freezer and bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage of both items during inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in cracks between prep tables. Operator removed and washed/sanitized knife during inspection.
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 handle for rice scoop resting below food surface. Operator corrected storage of scoop handle during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of washed, prepared broccoli with no cover in walk in cooler. Operator placed cover over broccoli during inspection.
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