CHOPSTICKS ORIENTAL FOOD
With 6 inspections documented, CHOPSTICKS ORIENTAL FOOD maintains a 3.4/5 food safety rating in LYNN HAVEN. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Lynn Haven Rails To Trails path
Florida, 32444
Bay County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842575
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 5/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10841556
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: On counter: water chestnuts 62F, bamboo shoots 57F, per manager since 10:39am, see stop sale. cut cabbage 52F, per manager since 4:00pm. Discussed better ice bath strategies and time as a public health control with operator. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 5/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10747803
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on table near stove.
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed stack of used Togo boxes on table in kitchen.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bin in dry storage area not covered. Repeat Violation
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed employee prepare sanitizer water in dirty sink. Sanitizer water dumped at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: raw shell eggs ambient temperature 62F, baby corn 68F, per employee these items over 4 hours, see stop sale. tofu 68F, rice noodles 70F, water chestnuts 71F, bamboo shoots 67F, cabbage 61F, on counter for less than 3 hours per employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled shelves in upright glass door cooler.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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. Observed 3 expired food handler certificates.
- 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Child sitting on box of duck sauce. Manager sent child to dining room during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/19/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757728
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Container of fake/toy slime stored in pan of unpeeled ginger. Employee removed toy at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dirty handles on scoops for rice and flour. Employee had scoops washed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rice bin uncovered. Employee placed cover on bin at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop curled up inside top of mop bucket.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: cooked bamboo shoots 78F, per employee can was opened less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed item on ice. Discussed time as a public health control with manager and provided form for written plan **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In ladies room. Restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Per employee bottles contain degreaser.
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8558457
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo container in box stored on floor in hallway.