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CHOPSTIX

Based on 6 health inspections, CHOPSTIX in BRADENTON has earned a 3.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

Northeast 26th Street
Florida, 33305
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13468877

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cooked rice. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed in main kitchen area cell phone on food preparation table. Person in charge removed phone and cleaned table. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a bag of carrots stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in main kitchen area.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed on cooks table wet wiping cloth on food preparation table. Person in charge placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.observed in walk-in cooler cooked pork from freezer not time tracked.Person in charge stated it was pulled from freezer on 2/2/26 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

7/22/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10870999

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

1/29/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8853398

Met Inspection Standards

7 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

8/7/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8768397

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. Corrected On-Site

1/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8493426

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and buckling floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors back entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. Corrected On-Site

9/6/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8370414

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in main kitchen area ceiling not smooth and cleanable. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked and buckling floor tiles in front of Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors back entrance to kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation