Golden Chopsticks Buffet

225 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800923

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 80 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 10 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (2 repeats)
-20
Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug102026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found

First visitAug 10, 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.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink sanitizer 0 ppm. Operator added bleach sanitizer 50 ppm.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed can opener blade soiled with build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed steel wool inside of hand wash sink at front counter server station. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed spray bottle with orange liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
  Observed knife between cooler and fryer. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee on front line engaging in food prep with no hair restraint.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.
  Observed shrimp in cardboard boxes in cooler. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled with dark build up. Operator cleaned during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed ice machine deflector soiled with dark mold like substance. Operator removed and cleaned during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed Hood filters covers soiled with grease build up in kitchen. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with mold like build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed standing water in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator cleaned out water.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.