Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
3946 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703Chopstick Express Inc in St. Petersburg has averaged 16.2 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, more than triple the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. High-priority violations dominate the facility's record, with employee health policy violations cited in 12 of the recent 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 7 of the last 8, and food contact surface violations appearing in every recent inspection reviewed. Hand washing violations have been documented repeatedly across the inspection history. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was recorded on June 4, 2015, when a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority findings in employee health policy, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and hand washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required at that time.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections45 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections54 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 21 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg had?
- Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 16.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg find?
- Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chopstick Express INC in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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