CHOPSTICK EXPRESS INC
3946 4 ST N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Operator add. Chlorine sanitizer at chlorine sanitizer bucket is now testing at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Advil stored on prep table across from cook line. Operator moved item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket and washed their hands without using soap.
08B-28-4High Priority – Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Rice cookers hot holding white rice and fried rice soiled with food debris.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shelled eggs stored over container of miso soup. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed operator DBPR vomiting or diarrheal event form in Chinese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Multiple containers of food items recently cooked this morning per operator stored in walk in freezer and reach in coolers covered with plastic wrap. Inspector discussed proper cooling methods, discussed uncovering food items, and provided DBPR Improper cooling is a major cause of foodborne illness form. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in deli coolers stained. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple food items stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler not date marked. Discussed with operator and employee all items held more than 24 hours must be date mark. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not displayed. Verified through expired license 2/1/2022. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of rice cooker.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor outside. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:44 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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3 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.