Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHA-BAA THAI & JAPANESE RESTAURANT

6316 N POWERLINE RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 5, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3362945
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8382205
DBPR license1618972

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 5, 2024
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 5, 2024
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority08A-08-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed one cooked shrimp among raw shrimp in container at prep cooler.

#6High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches crawling on floor under reach in cooler at cook-line in kitchen area.

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean sprouts at 70F at cook line. As per operator, bean sprouts have been out 3 hours. Operator will use Time as a Public Health Control for the product, in the future. Observed raw salmon and krab at 49F. As per operator items were placed in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator moved items to another working cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 4 containers of prepared on site sauces not date marked in walk-in cooler. As per operator, sauces were prepared two days ago. Operator placed dates on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label at front area. Operator wrote name of product on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor in kitchen area.

#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout property.

#3Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket. Operator hung properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers of foods not in original containers without labels throughout kitchen area. Operator wrote food names on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.