CHOW TIME GRILL AND BUFFET
6997 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33319
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed operator prescribed tablets stored over bucket of chips on trolley at cook line. Operator stored away from food during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed operator storing cooked chicken and shrimp in plastic bags in recycled boxes used for raw chicken wings. Advised operator to remove the meats and store in food grade containers. Operator stored in food grade containers and discarded the boxes during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Right flip top at cook line , raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat cut celery sticks. Operator reorganized storing raw pooled eggs to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F – Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line – raw shrimp 46F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F – Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line – raw shrimp (46F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed time being used on all buffet items without proper time stamp. Per operator items were made less than 2 hours ago . Operator time stamped items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink to the right of cook line. Operator replenished during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw sushi and steak served per customer request. Emailed consumer advisory to manager . Manager printed and posted during third inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in freezer , bowl with no handle used to dispense spicy mayo and vinegar. Operator discarded during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi station , utensils in standing water at 83F. Operator placed on grill to increase temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at hibachi station soiled with grease.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at sushi station reading over 200 ppm . Operator remade to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.