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CHOW TIME GRILL AND BUFFET

6997 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac, FL, 33319

Administrative complaint recommended

Most recent inspection

Date
May 19, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Administrative complaint recommended
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
14
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (14)

  • 01B-02-5Critical

    Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F - Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line - raw shrimp 46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .

    High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F - Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line - raw shrimp 46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F - Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line - raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top at cook line- dehydrated rice noodles (49F - Cold Holding) 2. Hoshizaki cooler at cook line - raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today . Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours . See stop sale .

    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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.

    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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed time being used on all buffet items without proper time stamp. Per operator items were made less than 2 hours ago . Operator time stamped items during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Container of medicine improperly stored.

    High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed operator prescribed tablets stored over bucket of chips on trolley at cook line. Operator stored away from food during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-15-4CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food.

    High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed operator storing cooked chicken and shrimp in plastic bags in recycled boxes used for raw chicken wings. Advised operator to remove the meats and store in food grade containers. Operator stored in food grade containers and discarded the boxes during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 08A-05-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site

    Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Right flip top at cook line , raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat cut celery sticks. Operator reorganized storing raw pooled eggs to the lower shelf.

    High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Right flip top at cook line , raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat cut celery sticks. Operator reorganized storing raw pooled eggs to the lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

    High Priority

  • 53B-13-5

    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.

    Intermediate - 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.

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in freezer , bowl with no handle used to dispense spicy mayo and vinegar. Operator discarded during the inspection.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Walk in freezer , bowl with no handle used to dispense spicy mayo and vinegar. Operator discarded during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 02B-02-5Corrected on site

    Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

    Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw sushi and steak served per customer request. Emailed consumer advisory to manager . Manager printed and posted during third inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 14-69-4Repeat

    Ice buildup in walk-in freezer .

    Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer . **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 10-07-4

    In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi station , utensils in standing water at 83F. Operator placed on grill to increase temperature.

    Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hibachi station , utensils in standing water at 83F. Operator placed on grill to increase temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 23-03-4

    Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at hibachi station soiled with grease.

    Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at hibachi station soiled with grease.

    Basic

  • 21-07-4Corrected on site

    Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at sushi station reading over 200 ppm . Operator remade to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection.

    Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at sushi station reading over 200 ppm . Operator remade to 100 ppm chlorine during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 31B-02-4Corrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink to the right of cook line. Operator replenished during the inspection.

    Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink to the right of cook line. Operator replenished during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.