CHOPSTIX
6045 26 ST W, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.727.6878
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 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. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2020037410 | Jul 30, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $400 |
| 7--2015043007 | Sep 25, 2015 | Oct 27, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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.observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork from freezer not time tracked.Person in charge stated it was pulled from freezer on 2/2/26 and date marked accordingly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Person in charge removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed in main kitchen area cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and cleaned table.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a bag of carrots stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen area.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed on cooks table wet wiping cloth on food preparation table. Person in charge placed in sanitizer.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor. Observed: chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and buckling floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors back entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection 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 not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and buckling floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors back entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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.