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CHOPSTICK HOUSE

CHOPSTICK HOUSE located in MELBOURNE has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Palm Bay Road Northeast
Palm Bay, Florida, 32907
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13553996

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table front of store by wok line not cold, average of 60f. Gaskets on doors of reach in cooler section are torn. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Make table taken out of service for Time Temp Control foods. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers for both make tables soiled. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Shelves under rice cookers soiled with food debris. Wok area near deep fat fryers soiled with old rice. Hood filter covers solid with grease. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink has no hot water. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Sink hot water is working but leaking by. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885118

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table front of store by wok line not cold, average of 60f. Gaskets on doors of reach in cooler section are torn.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins stored stacked and still wet.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled dish inside microwave.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers for both make tables soiled. Gaskets on both reach in freezers soiled. Shelves under rice cookers soiled with food debris. Wok area near deep fat fryers soiled with old rice. Hood filter covers solid with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers stored right side up above make tables soiled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken and shrimp in walk in cooler stored not covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Corn starch stored in back of kitchen uncovered, near hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves lined with particle board and the particle boards are soiled with food debris.
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Three wet wash cloths stored on food prep areas. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over green peppers in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork ribs over ready to foods in the reach in freezer, front of store. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table front of kitchen ; cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table front of kitchen ; cooked chicken (60F - Cold Holding); pork (61F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58F - Cold Holding); beef steak (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (62F - Cold Holding) see stop sale Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean bins in dish washer area stored on dirty shelf. 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 food in the walk in cooler not date marked.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bathroom hand wash sink has no hot water.

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10708250

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink and cell phone on prep table where cooks are prepping chicken Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee chopping raw chicken no hair restraints Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back screen door has gap underneath Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor is soiled. Heavy grease build up u deer fryers and cook line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken in pan on walk in cooler floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cook line cooler. Interior shelves have build up and interior has build up
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Rack of cooked food in walk in freezer not covered.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored above liquid margarine in flip top prep cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under cooked rice units have build up of old rice. 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. All cooked food in walk in is not dated.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Oven and grill cleaner spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722502

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In chest freezer several items mixed in with restaurant food. Items all separated Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees without hair restraint Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavily should under all kitchen equipment
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil under wok Food on floor in freezer
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove bar below waist level Tongs moved Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter solid with grease Reach in cooler gaskets
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Beef in walk in freezer and chicken in walk in cooler food items moved off floor
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef and raw shrimp thawing in standing water
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. 101 bleach
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic bags used for raw and cooked meats in freezer
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw meat over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler Chicken over beef in walk in cooler
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp 58 F thawing; raw shell eggs 70F at room temperature since 9:30 recommended to place in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-05-4:Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in walk in cooler starts at 50F when it should start at 0F
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.on sink. Bottle labeled Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504891

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and soiled aprons hanging on food storage shelfCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in back of restaurant has gap at bottom.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on rolltop cooler are soiled with food debris. Interior of rolltop cooler soiledcwithnspilled sweet and sour sauce and other food debris. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Tea in one cooler and watermelon drink in another cooler with food for restaurant. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Egg roll, sweet and sour chicken and general tso chicken not date marked in 2 door cooler in front. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344767

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in soy sauce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Far back line flip top, opened water bottle in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves with no hand wash and the began food prep, educated employee on washing hands before placing gloves on to work
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over wontons in walk in freezer Raw chicken over raw beef walk in freezer Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat chicken back line flip top Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No dates for cooked chicken, egg rolls, or cooked pork front counter reach in No dates for any prepped or cooked items in walk in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding)
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. bean sprouts (78F - Cold Holding), found in cookline unit, operator discarded
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid, operator added label Corrected On-Site