Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS

7159 S US HWY 1 · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34952

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13841831
DBPR license6605273

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#8High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – 2 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen area. Employees actively trying to remove. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority22-41-4

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. Found at 0 ppm. Unable to locate prime switch. Advised to set up 3 bay sink. **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#16Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#17Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor next at expo area. Employee Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. For a couple of kitchen employees.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bulk oil. Employee removed. Multiple items in walk in freezer not part of delivery. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup walk-in freezer.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Flour in storage room. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.