CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET
12375 PEMBROKE ROAD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33025
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 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with bamboo shoots in storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Mac and Cheese cold held in arctic refrigerator at 44F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3.45 hours prior to the inspection. Operator relocate to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky tape in food preparation areas.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35B-08-4Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky traps hanging from ceiling in food preparation areas. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of arctic air reach-in-cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sweet sour sauce in walk in cooler. Operator covered. -Observed an uncovered box with baking soda in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish and shrimps thawing in standing water at prep sinks.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:50 PM.
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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.