Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET

12375 PEMBROKE RD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3697850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13696618
DBPR license1620225

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects on wall above sugar and rice rack next to electrical room. Employee killed flying insects and sanitize area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to Dukers Freezer used to store file pans Employee removed utensils **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-13-5

Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed, sanitize and rinsed utensils Employee corrected by re washing, rinsing and sanitizing utensils **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on kitchen floor at cook line

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.