GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET
225 CYPRESS EDGE DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32164
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
26 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Black mold like substance behind three compartment sink.
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used between sushi tuna, ahi, escolar, and salmon.
25-28-4High Priority – Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Non food grade paper towels lining sushi.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Talapia in vacuumed sealed bag. Bag clearly says to keep frozen then unseal bag.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 47 eel 45 chicken 43( – Cold Holding) **Warning**
Intermediate 7
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last sold. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it.
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Three handwash sinks removed from kitchen. One was reinstalled during time of visit. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Worker observed washing glasses in handwash sink. Items observed in handwash sink. Sponge and scrubber at handwash sink.
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed 3 hand washing sinks, replaced 1 but still missing 2 sinks. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff missing training.
Basic 14
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and used clean can used as scoops in flour, sugar, cornstarch and rice. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from back drain.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on rice pot.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Biscuits on floor in kitchen Ginger on floor. Person in charge picked up items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in ice cream cooler.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and table. Person in charge removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle and cart. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at hibachi station. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer crab Rangoon not covered.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed in multiple places throughout the kitchen.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. On back line. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:46 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.