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Licensee
Name:
CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET
License Number:
SEA1624494
Rank:
Seating
License Expiration Date:
12/01/2025
Primary Status:
Current
Secondary Status:
Active
Location Address:
6997 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD TAMARAC, FL 33319
Inspection Information
Inspection Type
Inspection Date
Result
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Complaint Full
02/07/2024
Follow-up Inspection Required Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public. More information about inspections.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below.
The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws,
which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.
High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne
illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing.
Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors
that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training,
documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered
best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely
manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel
compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure
when necessary.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food . Observed in panko a bowl or other container with no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 in sugar container the handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on Hoshizaki reach in cooler on cook line soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed honey chicken (47-50F - Cooling) in over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Per operator held more than 24 hours. Not portioned or prep today. See stop sale.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over sweet and sour sauce . Operator moved sweet and sour sauce **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and raw shrimp over RTE broccoli in Hoshizaki reach in at Hibachi station. Operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed honey chicken (47-50F - Cooling) in over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Per operator held more than 24 hours. Not portioned or prep today.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed honey chicken (47-50F - Cooling) in covered over stacked plastic containers in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of sanitizer hanging from hand washing sink splash guard next to three compartment sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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If you have any questions, please contact 850.487.1395. *Pursuant to Section 455.275(1), Florida Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455, F.S. must provide the Department with an email address if they have one.
The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee. However email addresses are public record. If you do not wish to supply a personal address, please provide the Department with an email address which can be made available to the public.
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