CHOPSTIX
6045 26 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (72°F – Cooling) measured at 13:45, per operator stated rice was cooked today at 10:00 and left on cook line at ambient temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded item on-site. **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat imitation crab in upright cabinet single door reach in freezer to the right of three-compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50-75 rodent droppings on kitchen back corner floor next to single door reach in freezer behind cook line reach in coolers. **Warning**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (72°F – Cooling) measured at 13:45, per operator stated rice was cooked today at 10:00 and left on cook line at ambient temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded item on-site. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and cooked pork dumpling located in hooded triple door reach in cooler not date marked. Operator stated items were cooked yesterday and held overnight; operator voluntarily date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles located on triple door hooded reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed openings/holes from ceiling tiles that are in disrepair. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items which include cell phone, cigarettes and lighter on reach in cooler shelving above cutting boards at cook line. Operator voluntarily moved items to designated area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces and container of raw chicken wings stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Observed openings/holes from ceiling tiles that are in disrepair. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath hand washing sink at cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:45 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.