KOUYOU BUFFET
8000 W SAMPLE ROAD · MARGATE · Broward County · FL 33065
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bus pans of unpackaged raw pork and chicken above buckets of sauces. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sushi bar left case, SUSHI CASES x 3 – LEFT – krab sticks (65F – Cold Holding); cream cheese (64F – Cold Holding); cooked tofu (65F – Cold Holding). Observed unit not in operation. Per employee out of temperature in unit 3 hrs. Employee removed items back to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by hand sink in cooking area. Manager labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine. Employee removed mold and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by walk in freezer not secured. Manager replaced cord to secure tank. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry goods shelf with canned goods and single service items. Employee removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in reach in cooler at hibachi station. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:24 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.