PINK BUDDHA RESTAURANT
5949 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie, FL, 33328
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (11)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat dim sum ingredients in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw pork stored over or with ready-to-eat pork in the walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly.
High Priority - Raw pork stored over or with ready-to-eat pork in the walk in freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-15-5CriticalCorrected on site
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-41-4CriticalRepeat
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.
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use the triple sink until the dish machine is fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
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 scoop handle in contact with corn starch. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 21-38-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed sauce container used to scoop chili powder. Operator removed sauce cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed sushi, poke and nigiri not marked as raw on the menu. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-49-4Corrected on site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored over the food for customers in the left refrigerator in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees glasses stored over prep table in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 8, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.