CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET
6997 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33319
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed honey chicken (47-50F – Cooling) in over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Per operator held more than 24 hours. Not portioned or prep today. See stop sale.
08A-13-5High 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 raw shell eggs over sweet and sour sauce . Operator moved sweet and sour sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp over RTE broccoli in Hoshizaki reach in at Hibachi station. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (47-50F – Cooling) in over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Per operator held more than 24 hours. Not portioned or prep today.
Intermediate 4
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed honey chicken (47-50F – Cooling) in covered over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of sanitizer hanging from hand washing sink splash guard next to three compartment sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner at Hibachi station.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food . Observed in panko a bowl or other container with no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on compressor in seafood walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar container the handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Hoshizaki reach in cooler on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.