GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS
7159 S US HWY 1 · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
35A-02-7High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4High Priority – 3 Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. On top of main dish washer. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4High 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. Found at 0 ppm. Unable to locate prime switch. Advised to set up 3 bay sink. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over Pasta in walk in cooler. Education. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over seafood in walk in cooler. Education and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live behind grill in kitchen on wall. Employee removed. 1 found on small table near exit door. 1 found by buffet near seafood counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided for buffet. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Y.C 6/25. Ming Y. 6/22.
Basic 7
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor next at expo area. Employee Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For a couple of kitchen employees.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Employee removed. Multiple items in walk in freezer not part of delivery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and pipe next to wok station on cook line has leftover food debris.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour in storage room. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken still frozen thawing in kitchen on a rack. Education/ reminded of thawing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:32 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.