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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High 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. Observed 0ppm. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw shrimp in reach in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed – in flip top cooler across from cook line rice noodle (41-45F – Cold Holding), imitation krab (42-46F – Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Item placed in walk-in cooler to rapid cool. **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, all items on the buffet were taken from temperature between one and two hours ago and will be finished within the next two hours. PIC informed to keep time mark on all items on buffet line. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris at hibachi line. Employee cleaned cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Sebeio H., Zhan X., Adolfo R., Jorge A., Emma S.,Mercedes M. **Warning**
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table at habachi station. Employee removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed food stored uncovered in cold holding units throughout establishment. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in kitchen. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:58 PM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.