Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET

225 CYPRESS EDGE DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Partial
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3587653
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10842336
DBPR license2800923

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMay 19, 2025 3:05 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMay 21, 2025 9:40 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#3High Priority22-45-4

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4High Priority22-57-6

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**

Warning
#5High Priority35A-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**

Warning
#6High Priority28-13-5

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**

Warning
#7High Priority35A-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**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate31B-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.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine drain line plumbing disconnected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.