CHOPSTICKS
801 E BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in employee restroom near back door Observed 1 live roach on kitchen wall near dish area Observed 5 live roaches under cookline prep tables Observed approximately 3 live roaches under Jordon 2-door reachin cooler Observed approximately 5 live roaches in cooler gasket **Warning**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed 1 egg casing on dry storage shelf Observed 1 egg casing on a cutting board on storage shelf next to water heater Observed approximately 6 egg casings under cookline prep tables Observed approximately 2 egg casings on green bench Observed 1 egg casing under front register **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (46°F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (47°F – Cold Holding)on cookline Corrective action- observed employee move to another cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at hand sink in dish area Corrected-observed employee turn hot water on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 8
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 tiles in kitchen with water damage **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 10 dead roaches under dry storage shelf Observed approximately 8 dead roaches in employee restroom Observed approximately 5 dead roaches on employee restroom door Observed approximately 25 dead roaches under cookline coolers **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 tools stored above prep table **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris and grease build up on cookline under equipment **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed chicken stored on floor in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with old food debris and equipment soiled with grease build up **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed 2 coolers stored in lobby not secured **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not labeled **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.