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GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET

225 Cypress Edge Drive
Palm Coast, Florida, 32164
Flagler County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843674

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842582

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed majority of water originally observed cleaned up. However some standing water in corner of warewashing persisted. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed two live flying insects on dessert buffet line. Observed two live flying insects near mop sink. Observed two live flying insects in warewashing. Person in charge had employee attempt to kill during inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Drains cleared of debris and plumbing pipes fixed. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843594

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed majority of water originally observed cleaned up. However some standing water in corner of warewashing persisted. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed two live flying insects on dessert buffet line. Observed two live flying insects near mop sink. Observed two live flying insects in warewashing. Person in charge had employee attempt to kill during inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed four live flying insects at floor drain in kitchen. Person in charge sprayed and killed, removed flying insects. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Drains cleared of debris and plumbing pipes fixed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10842336

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine drain line plumbing disconnected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink and then placing dishes in plain water and then placing wet dishes on drying rack without sanitizing dishes. Person in charge stated all dishes are suppose to be ran through high temp dish machine before drying. Person in charge discussed with employee. Person in charge had triple sink remade with chlorine at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher at Dishwasher (Temperature 156-157F) after multiple cycles. Person in charge called eco lab. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning
  • 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in ware washing missing paper towels.

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8926099

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8897699

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No clean. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time needed to make change. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892835

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. Warning
  • 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Multiple person drinks in ice and in coolers Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, cases of salmon on floor Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple wet rags under cutting boards, person in charge moved everything to store properly Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, still frozen. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Sanitizer at dishwasher 0ppm Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff changing tasks without washing hands first Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Evidence of six fly strips in kitchen with flies in them Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple sushi sitting on paper towel, non food grade Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jalapeños, raw shrimp over raw onions, raw chicken over rice, raw beef over green beans. person in charge moved everything to store correctly Warning
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, raw steak, raw shrimp, raw eggs, raw clams 53F; ( - Cold Holding) Potato salad, clams, seafood salad, tomato cucumber salad, cut melons 52F Raw bacon raw shrimp raw mussels raw clams rice 53F Sushi; dried garlic in oil 88f Items in cooler one and half hour, talked to owner about time control. Provided paperwork Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 98F Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags did not have last date oysters sold Warning
  • 08B-05-4:Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed employees putting hot food on already hot food on the hot bar Warning

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837847

  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Where soda boxes are- not smooth and easily cleanable. Soda guy sprayed foam in pipes. Person in charge fixed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand washing sign in dish. Person in charge got sign and posted. Corrected On-Site