GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS BUFFET

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed one live flying insect near hot buffet and ice machine. Observed one live flying insect flying above bulk storage containers near walk-in cooler. Observed one live flying insect flying near ice machine at drink station.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat rice. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked chicken. Person in charge rearranged products correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed two packages of fully thawed tuna still in its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets can opener blade soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sink removed from hand washing station in ware washing. Observed plumbing pipes, hand wash sign, soap dispenser still on wall. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near ice machine behind hot buffet missing paper towels.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed no hand washing station in ware washing. Observed hand washing station removed from wall of walk-in cooler near 32 ice cream freezer. Observed blue prep sink near removed hand washing station turned into new hand washing station. Warning

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed green pressurized tank in mop storage room not secured.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed two packages of fully thawed tuna still in its reduced oxygen environment. See stop sale.

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed partially smoked cigarettes on bagged dry food in storage and prep room near back door. Person in charge clean up all cigarettes from food prep area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior screen door framed out with wood with visible light coming from gaps in between wood.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegetables stored on floor under prep table on hibachi cook line. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge picked vegetables off floor and placed on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard chicken boxes used a food containers. Observed fried breaded chicken in cardboard boxes. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge started removing food from boxes. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed glass door reach in freezer near ice machine behind buffet has large amount of built up ice.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in bulk storage container touching food product.

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed shelf above bulk storage containers unsealed wood.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed dish racks for dish machine soiled with black flaking residue. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard chicken boxes reused as food storage containers. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge had employee start removing food from boxes. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels and octopus thawing in standing water at room temperature. Person in charge placed in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed unsealed wood used to frame back door. Observed unsealed wood used as shelves near back door Observed unsealed wood used for repairs on walk-in cooler door. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff missing training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Still needs time to train everyone. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Three handwash sinks removed from kitchen. One was reinstalled during time of visit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Two hand washing sinks have been replaced. Still waiting on the 3rd. 3rd sink is waiting on pipe under it. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed 3 hand washing sinks, replaced 1 but still missing 2 sinks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff missing training. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22:

High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Black mold like substance behind three compartment sink.

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade paper towels used between sushi tuna, ahi, escolar, and salmon.

High Priority - Single-service containers not constructed with the required characteristics. Non food grade paper towels lining sushi.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Talapia in vacuumed sealed bag. Bag clearly says to keep frozen then unseal bag.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 47 eel 45 chicken 43( - Cold Holding) Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last sold. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has debris on it.

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Three handwash sinks removed from kitchen. One was reinstalled during time of visit. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Worker observed washing glasses in handwash sink. Items observed in handwash sink. Sponge and scrubber at handwash sink.

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has removed 3 hand washing sinks, replaced 1 but still missing 2 sinks. Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some staff missing training.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups and used clean can used as scoops in flour, sugar, cornstarch and rice. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing from back drain.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on rice pot.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Biscuits on floor in kitchen Ginger on floor. Person in charge picked up items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in ice cream cooler.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between cooler and table. Person in charge removed knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle and cart. Person in charge removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at hibachi station. Person in charge emptied water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer crab Rangoon not covered.

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood not sealed in multiple places throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. On back line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in dishwasher area and 14 in dry storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with brown liquid underneath counter not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine top interior soiled.

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters removed from original container no tag.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of frozen food stored on walk in freezer floor.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind soda machine in back wait station.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of fryer handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled above fryer station. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled on cookline.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 15 dead flies under dry storage in back. Observed 16 live flies on counter next to wash and in front of walk in cooler #2. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 6.1.25.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline; Noodles, rice 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge only out 30 minutes. Placed back into walk in cooler #1. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing at front on hot bar, sushi, salad and cold bar. Temperatures ok but everything was just placed on time control. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups/cans used as scoops in flour, corn starch. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia is vacuumed sealed bags placed in reach in cooler. Still frozen but bags say to keep frozen. Reviewed policy for fish in vacuumed sealed bags. Person in charge cut bags open. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. On post out front of hot holding station, tile is missing.

Basic - Food stored on floor. On cook line; case of mushrooms and bottle of vinegar on floor. Person in charge picked both up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment is using cut 1/2 gallon soy sauce containers to scoop rice, noodles with. Person in charge discarded cut containers. Plastic coasting on 2 sushi reach in coolers at front line. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front chest freezer in hot holding has ice accumulation.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from cart.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon for rice is cup of standing water. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Saw and drill in storage room near flour. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer on cook line has debris inside on bottom shelf.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment is reusing fish containers with labels still on them for crab dip.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In both reach in cooler on cook line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall be for you enter front line.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge hung up to dry. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Lots of wood used as shelves. Under flour, under soy sauce, in dry storage.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, corn starch not labeled.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed two live flying insects on dessert buffet line. Observed two live flying insects near mop sink. Observed two live flying insects in warewashing. Person in charge had employee attempt to kill during inspection. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed four live flying insects at floor drain in kitchen. Person in charge sprayed and killed, removed flying insects. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Drains cleared of debris and plumbing pipes fixed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed majority of water originally observed cleaned up. However some standing water in corner of warewashing persisted. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed two live flying insects on dessert buffet line. Observed two live flying insects near mop sink. Observed two live flying insects in warewashing. Person in charge had employee attempt to kill during inspection. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Drains cleared of debris and plumbing pipes fixed. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At call back violation not observed. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: Observed majority of water originally observed cleaned up. However some standing water in corner of warewashing persisted. Person in charge had employee clean during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink and then placing dishes in plain water and then placing wet dishes on drying rack without sanitizing dishes. Person in charge stated all dishes are suppose to be ran through high temp dish machine before drying. Person in charge discussed with employee. Person in charge had triple sink remade with chlorine at 100ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dishwasher at Dishwasher (Temperature 156-157F) after multiple cycles. Person in charge called eco lab. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 8 flying insects on wiping rag near steam table buffet Observed approximately 12 flying insects in ware washing are of kitchen Observed approximately 3 flying insects near dessert buffet Observed approximately 100 flying insects in food and chemical storage room near mop sink. Warning

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain under triple sink when multiple sink bays are emptied at the same time. Observed waste water overflowing floor drain in middle of ware washing area. Observed waste water from dish machine draining on to floor. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor under prep table and behind deep freezer. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor under hand washing station next to dessert buffet. Observed approximately 36 rodent droppings in cabinet under fruit buffet Observed 3 rodent droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 8 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room near mop sink. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station in ware washing missing paper towels.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed large quantities of standing water on floor of buffet line, kitchen, and storage areas. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed dish machine drain line plumbing disconnected. Person in charge reconnected during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time needed to make change. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: No clean. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: Time Extended

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. Sanitizer at dishwasher 0ppm Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed staff changing tasks without washing hands first Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Evidence of six fly strips in kitchen with flies in them Warning

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Multiple sushi sitting on paper towel, non food grade Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over jalapeños, raw shrimp over raw onions, raw chicken over rice, raw beef over green beans. person in charge moved everything to store correctly Warning

High Priority - Self-service bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneezeguards need to be lowered to prevent sneezing and coughing Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, raw steak, raw shrimp, raw eggs, raw clams 53F; ( - Cold Holding) Potato salad, clams, seafood salad, tomato cucumber salad, cut melons 52F Raw bacon raw shrimp raw mussels raw clams rice 53F Sushi; dried garlic in oil 88f Items in cooler one and half hour, talked to owner about time control. Provided paperwork Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 98F Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order Warning

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags did not have last date oysters sold Warning

Intermediate - No monitoring of buffet/salad bar by employee trained in safe operating procedures. Observed employees putting hot food on already hot food on the hot bar Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in the back has black mold like substance. Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Multiple person drinks in ice and in coolers Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler #2 does not have the handle from the inside allowing for exit. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer, cases of salmon on floor Warning

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Multiple wet rags under cutting boards, person in charge moved everything to store properly Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water, still frozen. Warning