GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS
7159 S US HWY 1, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 407-985-0594
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2024
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live behind grill in kitchen on wall. Employee removed. 1 found on small table near exit door. 1 found by buffet near seafood counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Y.C 6/25. Ming Y. 6/22.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and pipe next to wok station on cook line has leftover food debris.
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove.
3 Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. On top of main dish washer. Employee cleaned and sanitized area.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0 ppm. Unable to locate prime switch. Advised to set up 3 bay sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over Pasta in walk in cooler. Education.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over seafood in walk in cooler. Education and corrected.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live behind grill in kitchen on wall. Employee removed. 1 found on small table near exit door. 1 found by buffet near seafood counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided for buffet.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Y.C 6/25. Ming Y. 6/22.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor next at expo area. Employee Removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For a couple of kitchen employees.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Employee removed. Multiple items in walk in freezer not part of delivery.
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and pipe next to wok station on cook line has leftover food debris.
Stored food not covered. Flour in storage room. Operator corrected.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken still frozen thawing in kitchen on a rack. Education/ reminded of thawing procedures.
Feb 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ketchup, manager put in proper storage, figs on top of seafood salad chicken above cooked potatoes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Red bean bom 67f cold holding, had out panning up advised to keep in cooler to rapid chill
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. End of cooks line hot water is not working
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Exterior of rice pot on cooks line needs to be cleaned
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. End cooks line, manager cleaned up
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, cases of food on floor in walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Rack under rice
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found on gloves under prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee took a drink from open beverage and didn't remove gloves to wash hands when going to buffet
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 2 splitters on the mop sink
Can opener blade heavily soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine for dish washer
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 4 new employees in the kitchen. Printed and signed
No tag on original container of raw oysters in the walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for bulk food
Buckets of sauces stored on floor in the kitchen. Grapes stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. 14 watermelons on the floor in the storage area.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Kitchen
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In 2 door upright Pepsi cooler
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at wait station areas
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 10 fly strips hanging from ceiling in the kitchen
Hood filters heavily souled, shelf under prep table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Toothpicks not individually wrapped
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken, fish and clams received at 1:00 found at 2:00 thawing at room temperature 40F
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several areas in the main kitchen.
Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden pallets through out kitchen.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cooks line and in coolers. Some were moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By hibachi grill water 71f
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On cooks line and by hibachi grill
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. items in walk in cooler #1
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. We-40 stored by honey
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine by kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk items
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above cooks line and in coolers. Some were moved.
Equipment in poor repair. 1st walk in cooler ambient temperature 47f. Kitchen manager stated cooler was at 41f with in the last 2 hours, he stated that they were in and out of cooler. Advised to rapid chill products in cooler and monitor temperatures.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near dish wash area
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box bulk sauces
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By hibachi grill water 71f
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter no vacuum breaker
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
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.