CHOPSTIX EXPRESS
1613 SE US HWY 19, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-228-8808
Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over cornstarch and water mixture and raw shrimp stored over ready-to-eat noodles in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator corrected.
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use due to out of order sign posted on bathroom door. Operator removed, bathroom functioning at time of inspection.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to spices and cans. Operator moved.
Dented cans present. 2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. See stop sale.
2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. Issued stop sale.
Nov 20, 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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Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container in deep fryer area.
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 including cooked meats and noodles
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator turned water back on.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Case of oil in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 110F. Operator removed utensils.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above chest freezer with canned goods. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker interior soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand sink blocked by mop and mop bucket. Operator moved
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 not dated
Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table. Operator removed
Food stored on floor. Sot sauce buckets on floor
Stored food not covered. Wontons in chest freezer uncovered
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by mop bucket, operator moved
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked chicken, prepared noodles, marinated beef in walk in cooler prepared on site not date marked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor under cooks line
Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil and soy sauce buckets stored on floor, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cooks line
Stored food not covered. -crab Rangoon stored in chest freezer uncovered
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cooks line. Operator removed
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.