CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET
12375 PEMBROKE RD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33025
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 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crawfish at buffet line hot held at 96F Employee reheated to 170F **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Onserved handwash sink next to 3 compartment blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage cans **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store utensils. Employee removed utensils and placed in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit used for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution in the Dishmachine
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at wait station unable to dispense paper towels Employee replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Pork in Dukers cooler that was cooked at approximately 1:30am yesterday not date marked
Basic 5
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to three compartment sink. Employee mopped up water **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under oven and next to fryer soiled with an accumulation of grease
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork in Dukers cooler not covered Employee covered Pork **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe under handwash sink next to three compartment sink
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:12 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.