Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET

6997 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33319

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 18, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3416456
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8592044
DBPR license1624494

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate5 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

#6High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 Ppm. Employee ran another cycle rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed at make table raw shell eggs over peas and carrots and milk . Employee moved items from underneath raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over RTE sauces in meat and vegetable walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE sliced mushrooms and broccoli in reach cooler at Hibachi station. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pizza cutting in hand washing sink next to Hoshizaki freezer. Observed container of dishwasher liquid stored in sink next to three compartment sink.

Basic 5

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee coat hanging on dry storage shelf.

#2Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed monster drink stored make table.

#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over RTE crayfish in meat walk-in cooler #1

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and sugar container not labeled . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.