CHOPSTIX
4300 LAKE MARY BLVD STE 1020, Lake Mary FL 32746 · 4076179972
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022029361 | Apr 18, 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - back side of meat slicer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryers
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WALK IN COOLER: - cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); - breaded chicken (44F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding) - raw beef (44F - Cold Holding) Operator states had door open for extended period of time for cleaning and food prep.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - back side of meat slicer
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/ - Establishment has two CFM certificates, both expired.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - two employees at cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - side of fryers
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -walk-in cooler: raw shell eggs stored over nappa cabbage
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -left side reach-in cooler: cut cabbage 50F, per operator less than 1 hour stored above fill line, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside lids of reach-in coolers
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen being used to store plastic bin, operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator restocked paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles lacking labels throughout the kitchen
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -unisex bathroom
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in walk-in cooler
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -stand-up white reach-in cooler, operator installed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris -walk-in cooler door and gasket -mop sink soiled
Slow draining water in handwash sink at entrance to kitchen and mop sink, operator cleared
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep table next to triple sink has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - raw lobster over noodles in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over case of cucumber in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - wonton (128-132 - Hot Holding). Manager reheated. Final temperature 169f
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing bag of laundry detergent
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. - employee bought back chlorine sanitizer
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - bottle of purple liquid
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. - knives stored between prep counter and wall
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - rice scoop
Single-service articles improperly stored. - Togo menus - Togo chopsticks Both items stored inside customer restroom
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - license is No Seating. Establishment has tables and chairs with customers sitting for lunch. - provided seating change evaluation form.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - hood filter removed and temporary, portable A/C exhaust piped into open space of missing hood filter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter baffles soiled
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - shelled eggs over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at triple sink. Manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIGHT COOKLINE COOLER: - eggroll (46F - Cold Holding); - dumplings (46F - Cold Holding); - breaded chicken (46F - Cold Holding); - pooled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states doors open too long during busy hours.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - manager not able to locate certificates.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. - establishment using Purox brand bleach. Manufacturer instructions for use does not include sanitizing. - employee went to store. Brought back regular bleach.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - squeeze bottle of oven cleaner. Manager added label.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook line employee
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. - license is No Seating. Establishment has tables and chairs with customers sitting for lunch. - provided seating change evaluation form.
Food stored on floor. - jugs of cooking oil. Manager moved.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - hood filter removed and temporary, portable A/C exhaust piped into open space of missing hood filter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter baffles soiled
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cut vegetables in containers lined with paper towels in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over lettuce at walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sautéed mushrooms in reach in cooler at cooks line Raw pork stored over cut vegetables at reach in cooler at cooks line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork temping at 60F at reach in cooler on cooks line Cooked chicken temping at 54F at reach in cooler at cooks line. Per operator both items were in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork temping at 60F at reach in cooler on cooks line Cooked chicken temping at 54F at reach in cooler at cooks line. Per operator both items were in reach in cooler overnight
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired manager certificate-Fanzhang Li-1-28-19-ServSafe
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing towel in hand wash sink at cooks line
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods stored on shelf at walk in cooler with food served to the public
Equipment in poor repair. First reach in cooler at cooks line not keeping temperature 41F and below
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored on floor by triple sink
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of water stored on the floor at front counter
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. First reach in cooler at cooks line
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the mop sink splitter
Equipment in poor repair. Fry basket damaged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -in the stock room rice on the floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the fryers -hood filters soiled
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.