Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast
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225 Cypress Edge Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast has been emergency-closed once for rodent and fly activity on May 19, 2025. The facility has accumulated 148 violations across 18 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including management awareness failures in five inspections, food contact surface contamination in six inspections, approved food source violations in five inspections, and shell stock requirements violations in four inspections. Employee health policy violations, improper cooking temperatures, and time-as-control violations appeared in multiple inspections, indicating systemic issues with food handling protocols. Chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly across several inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Recent inspection activity intensified in 2025 with multiple complaint-based inspections: on September 19, an inspector issued a warning after finding 39 violations including management awareness failures and allergen awareness issues; on August 13, an administrative complaint was recommended after 33 violations were documented; on December 31, another full complaint inspection found 39 violations including employee health policy and proper cooking temperature failures. The most recent inspection on April 1, 2026 documented 24 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: May 19, 2025 for rodent & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages
Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast: Emergency Closure History (1)
Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025055814 | $400.00 | May 19, 2025 | Tampa |
Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 13 inspections70 violations · 40 high priority
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast last inspected?
- Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- When was Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast last shut down?
- Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast was last shut down on May 19, 2025 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast?
- The most frequently cited violations at Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast had?
- Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast find?
- Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
- Yes, Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
- Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.
- Has Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast been fined?
- Golden Chopsticks Buffet in Palm Coast has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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