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CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET

12375 PEMBROKE RD, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33025

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 4, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
14
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (14)

  • 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crawfish at buffet line hot held at 96F Employee reheated to 170F **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 12A-09-4Critical

    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.

    High Priority

  • 10-08-5Corrected on site

    Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed ice scoop

    Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 08B-12-5Corrected on site

    Stored food not covered.

    Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork in Dukers cooler not covered Employee covered Pork **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 29-11-4

    Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking pipe under handwash sink next to three compartment sink

    Basic

  • 11-27-4

    Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

    Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

    Intermediate

  • 31A-09-4Corrected on site

    Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Onserved handwash sink next to 3 compartment blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage cans

    Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Onserved handwash sink next to 3 compartment blocked by garbage can. Employee removed garbage cans **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 31A-11-4RepeatCorrected on site

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store utensils. Employee removed utensils and placed in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 16-32-5

    Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine.

    Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test kit used for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution in the Dishmachine

    Intermediate

  • 53A-05-6RepeatCorrected on site

    No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection

    Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-05-4Corrected on site

    Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

    Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at wait station unable to dispense paper towels Employee replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 36-22-4Corrected on site

    Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

    Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to three compartment sink. Employee mopped up water **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 02C-02-5

    Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

    Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked Pork in Dukers cooler that was cooked at approximately 1:30am yesterday not date marked

    Intermediate

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under oven and next to fryer soiled with an accumulation of grease

    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.