Choi's Chinese Food
499 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · Permanent Food Service · License 2611868
What drove the grade
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed , rinsed large bowl but did not sanitize after. Inspector intervened.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Utensils in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Uncovered foods in walk in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans :
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Rear employee restroom with no self closing mechanism.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.