GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET
225 CYPRESS EDGE DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-45-4High 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**
22-57-6High 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-02-7High 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**
28-13-5High 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-04-4High 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**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in ware washing missing paper towels.
Basic 2
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine drain line plumbing disconnected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:34 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.