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CHOW HOUND CAFE INC

5900 N ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
August 13, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (6)

  • 12A-17-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.

    High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then proceed to wash hands 5-7 seconds, instructed employee on proper hand wash times and employee rewashed hands 10-15 seconds and proceed to food handling **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 12A-09-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

    High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse soiled gloves. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 03F-02-5CriticalCorrected on site

    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. Cooked sausage, raw shell eggs held on time as a public health control. Verified written plan. Per operator items have been out since 8am. Operator time marked

    High 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. Cooked sausage, raw shell eggs held on time as a public health control. Verified written plan. Per operator items have been out since 8am. Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-05-4

    Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

    Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed on dry storage shelf in kitchen

    Basic

  • 38-07-4

    Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

    Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed at small lights across back wall behind front counter above soup holders, single service items, blenders

    Basic

  • 08B-63-4

    Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer, residential combo cooler/freezer stored in dining area not locked, secured

    Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer, residential combo cooler/freezer stored in dining area not locked, secured

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 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.