Chopstix Express in Crystal River
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1613 Se Us Hwy 19, Crystal River, FL 34429Chopstix Express in Crystal River has compiled a troubled compliance record across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection. Hand washing violations were cited in every inspection on record, appearing 15 times across the facility's recent history—a pattern indicating systemic failure to train or enforce proper hygiene practices. Employee health policy violations were documented in at least 6 inspections, a critical high-priority finding that signals sick or improperly screened workers handling food. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has received formal escalations: an administrative complaint was recommended in August 2023, and a Warning was issued in May 2023 after 12 violations were found in a single inspection. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 documented 6 violations including three separate hand washing citations, resulting in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chopstix Express in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Chopstix Express in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Chopstix Express in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chopstix Express in Crystal River last inspected?
- Chopstix Express in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chopstix Express in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chopstix Express in Crystal River are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chopstix Express in Crystal River had?
- Chopstix Express in Crystal River has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chopstix Express in Crystal River find?
- Chopstix Express in Crystal River was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chopstix Express in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Chopstix Express in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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