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CHIMA STEAKHOUSE

2400 LAS OLAS BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3321306
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340556
DBPR license1620847

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area…. 3 live fly ,flying and landing on the linen can at coffe and salad bar station . 3 live fly landing in garbage can at hot station kitchen. 2 live fly , flying around at dishwashing area. 2 live fly , flying around by the produce walk in cooler at delivery area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#3High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food washed and ready to prep cabbage in blue plastic non food grade bags . Employee removed cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority41-24-4

High Priority – Pesticide-emitting light fly trapped present in food prep area at ice tea, drink water area. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food….smoked salmon directly top of the cheese in-tall reach in cooler at salad station. Manager properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times by moving cart at meat prep walk in cooler . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#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/ … current food manager off today per GM **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine…not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring device or tools . **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area, meat prep walk in cooler . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate41-04-4

Intermediate – Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment…bleach spray bottle. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water at hot kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:40 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.