CHOW TIME GRILL AND BUFFET
6997 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac, FL, 33319
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 22, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 16
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (16)
- 35A-09-4Critical
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 1 live beetle on floor in electrical room. Approximately 38 dead beetles on floor in dry storage next to back door. Approximately 28 dead beetles on floor in electrical room. Discussed with operator to kill live beetle and clean and sanitize all areas. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 1 live beetle on floor in electrical room. Approximately 38 dead beetles on floor in dry storage next to back door. Approximately 28 dead beetles on floor in electrical room. Discussed with operator to kill live beetle and clean and sanitize all areas. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Approximately 1 dead beetle on floor by walk in cooler, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize area. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw ground pork filled wontons stored directly above French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw ground pork filled wontons stored directly above French fries, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Non commercially packaged raw pork stored directly above vegetables, discussed with operator to correct storage of products. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03F-02-5Critical
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. Establishment using time as a public health control for hot and cold buffet no products time marked. Written procedures state times will be marked on containers, discussed with operator to make chart of products and times prepared. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Establishment using time as a public health control for hot and cold buffet no products time marked. Written procedures state times will be marked on containers, discussed with operator to make chart of products and times prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Establishment using time as a public health control for hot and cold buffet no products time marked, per operator all products changed every two hours, discussed with operator to time marked products or change written procedures to set times. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under dish washer line splitter with no vacuum breaker installed on hose, discussed with operator install. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Under dish washer line splitter with no vacuum breaker installed on hose, discussed with operator install. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: No vacuum breaker installed **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 29-44-4Critical
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At ice cream station no air gap on water inlet and floor rim, water inlet under water, discussed with operator to correct. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At ice cream station no air gap on water inlet and floor rim, water inlet under water, discussed with operator to correct. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has accumulation of ice build up discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has accumulation of ice build up discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of reach in cooler has accumulation of grease and soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of reach in cooler has accumulation of grease and soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 33-16-4
Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close lids. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Discussed with operator to close lids. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 29-49-6
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook standing water in bottom discussed with operator to clean unit. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook standing water in bottom discussed with operator to clean unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-12-4
Utensils in poor condition. Dry storage bin lids have large cracks, discussed with operator to repair or replace. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Dry storage bin lids have large cracks, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in cooler door handles and gaskets soiled with accumulation of debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in cooler door handles and gaskets soiled with accumulation of debris, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 31A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink filled with dirty dishes, discussed with operator who removed dishes. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink filled with dirty dishes, discussed with operator who removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: Hand washing sink at dish washing station used to store rags and bottles, discussed with operator to remove products. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling and air vents damaged and in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair or replace. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple ceiling and air vents damaged and in disrepair, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operate repair or replace. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operate repair or replace. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas of kitchen with standing water from leaking ceiling, discussed with operator to repair clean and sanitize areas. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas of kitchen with standing water from leaking ceiling, discussed with operator to repair clean and sanitize areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
- 36-17-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of kitchen floor tiles in disrepair with water and debris between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas of kitchen floor tiles in disrepair with water and debris between tiles, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-09-22: **Time Extended**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.