Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

KOUYOU BUFFET

8000 W SAMPLE ROAD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3588810
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10852477
DBPR license1624898

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed on speed rack raw beef over raw breaded fish not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. In dishwasher area

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed secured. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-06-4

Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets of raw chicken stored in contact with walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Red Bull in left low boy cooler at sushi station. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over sliced onions in walk in . Operator moved to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In preparation area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.