Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CHOPSTIX

6045 26 ST W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3460690
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8768397
DBPR license5104523

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler in main kitchen area raw Chicken over Soy sauce. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler raw Chicken over raw Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable throughout entire kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers hood filters soiled with grease. Observed throughout entire kitchen in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and reach in freezer soiled gasket with mold like substance.

#6Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on East side of Building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.