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CHOPSTIX ASIAN RESTAURANT

3539 APALACHEE PARKWAY #A, Tallahassee FL 32311 · 850.219.1680

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4702716
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2018020670Apr 10, 2018Apr 27, 2018
6--2015025108May 19, 2015Jun 16, 2015$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks on counter. Properly stored during inspection
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over noodles.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Can stored in sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Time marked during inspection.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of cabbage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Stored food not covered. Items in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit May 15, 2024 · Course started has not completed. Time Extended
Mar 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items in walk-in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and toy.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Sep 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored on sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Stored food not covered. Cooked items in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5

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.