CHOPSTIX INC OF SPRING HILL 2025
11068 SPRING HILL DR, Spring Hill FL 34608 · 352-515-6999
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over case of cabbage and celery, operator moved produce to shelf
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022058220 | Nov 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $400 |
| 3--2015044460 | Sep 17, 2015 | Jan 13, 2016 | $1,560 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under egg rolls
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line- raw shell eggs over noodles, operator moved eggs to bottom
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at lift top stained and grooved
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back of kitchen
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Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. All Safe Staff certificates have training dates changed, new date written on top of previous date, no expiration dates written.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table, prep in progress, opetator moved bottle
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor under wok table, moved to shelf.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator on end of cook line
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface: The fans in the walk in cooler are soiled with mold-like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A stainless steel sponge in the hand sink by the front counter. The operator moved sponge.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips. The operator ordered some.
Food stored on floor. Two boxes of frying oil were on the floor in the cook-line area. The operator moved the boxes off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface: The ceiling fan is soiled with dust by the 3 compartment sink area.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler - raw chicken over case of cabbage and celery, operator moved produce to shelf
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around pans in top of reach in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in raw chicken in reach in cooler Plastic to go cups in multiple containers All removed, discussed using ladle or scoop with handle
Food stored on floor. Fry oil on floor by 3 compartment sink and under wok tables, operator moved to shelf
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Refrigerator door and handle Gaskets of 3 door cooler on cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water in pan with onions in reach in cooler, operator removed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Cream cheese wontons in fortune cookie box, moved to bus tub
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in bus tub over beef, operator moved chicken to bottom In walk in cooler shell eggs over cut cabbage, operator moved eggs to bottom, raw chicken over produce, operator moved produce to other shelf
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of rice hot hot unit
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler on cook line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Egg trays reused to hold food to drain, operator discarded, egg rolls,on package wrapper
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. On bottom shelf in back of kitchen
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Sink at front counter, water leaks onto floor
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rubbermaid / brute containers used for rice, flour
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table, moved to bottom shelf
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 3 door cooler on cook line
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice, flour, salt, sugar in non food grade containers, operator will leave food in original bags, then put into container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line - shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); tofu (51F - Cold Holding) all foods were in walk in cooler overnight, operator moved all to walk in freezer **Corrective Action Taken* At end of inspection- shrimp 41F, sprouts 41F, raw chicken 42F, cooked chicken 41, raw beef 41f.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket by 3 compartment sink > 200 ppm, corrected to
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area, operator replaced
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 3 pm lift top cooler on cook line, operator discarded all
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Sliced pork on speedy rack, center 32F, edges 47f, moved to walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, or dust. Handles of cooler doors
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Jug cut in half to use as scoop, operator discarded. Shell egg tray use to hold tongs, discussed possible transfer of bacteria with staff
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelves in kitchen
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On wok table, moved to bucket
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.