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CHOPSTIX EXPRESS

Food safety records indicate CHOPSTIX EXPRESS in CRYSTAL RIVER has 6 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

1613 SE US HWY 19

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/22/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13463651

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 32-09-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

7/16/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10883263

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - 2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. Issued stop sale.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on dry storage shelf next to spices and cans. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. 2 damaged cans of sauce and food not properly separated stored on shelves with other cans. See stop sale.

11/20/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8725635

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Soiled acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil in cook line area. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 110F. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container in deep fryer area.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

4/11/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8552136

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on rear prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sot sauce buckets on floor Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in chest freezer uncovered Repeat Violation
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above chest freezer with canned goods. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rice cooker interior soiled
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear Hand sink blocked by mop and mop bucket. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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 Repeat Violation

11/14/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8347195

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 8 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -walk in cooler and reach in freezer handles soiled
  • 36-06-4:Basic - 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
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Cook line Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -deep fryer oil and soy sauce buckets stored on floor, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -walk in cooler fan guards soiled
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on cooks line
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -crab Rangoon stored in chest freezer uncovered
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink blocked by mop bucket, operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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

8/1/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8306147

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cooks line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: No Training completed Admin Complaint