Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
30
Score
Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
17
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in low boy at sushi station raw salmon and tuna stored over rte sauces in squeeze bottles and carrot garnishes. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler cooked peas and carrots (52F - Cold Holding) stored in double pans without ice. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Not portion or prep today Operator placed in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom and hand washing sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
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 scoop handle in contact with rice in rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe underneath three compartment sink leaking on the floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service hinged containers stored in contact with the floor in office area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cucumbers stored over rte sauces in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At sushi station. And by ice machine
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food (sugar )removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of three compartment sink caused by leaking pipe underneath the three compartment .
36-22-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense (sugar) food . Operator removed and placed in dishwasher area. Observed in rice container at sushi station stainless steel bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from open container. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on cook line table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Preparing sushi with a watch on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce and white vinegar stored in contact with floor in storage area. Observed plastic container of sugar in contact with floor in kitchen Observed cardboard box of carrots stored in contact with walk-in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
32
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Red curry and green curry sauce prepared 01/24/2025 not date marked in walk-in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket and bowl hand washing sink sushi station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on the cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cellophane noodles on the floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood fans soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of straws stored on the floor located by office.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of unwashed lemons over curry sauces
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator remade solution rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor underneath hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
47
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed miso soup (51F - Cooling) in deep covered pot. Per operator held in cooler over night. See Stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Sanitizer was empty. Operator replaced rechecked 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed miso soup (51F - Cooling) in deep covered pot. Per operator held in cooler over night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed miso soup (51F - Cooling) in deep covered pot.
03D-15-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in storage area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing sushi with a watch a left wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Frigidaire reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In -use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in standing water temperature 105F on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Three compartment sink wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At sushi station.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
39
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee change tasks from walk-in cooler to prep coleslaw with no glove change.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of household use roach spray. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed small bins in handwashing sink at front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls at back kitchen area.
36-27-5
64
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 12/219/2020. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-11: No proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over sauces in walk-in freezer.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at hand wash sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on several containers with sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauce was cooked on 07/21/2022.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed dead insects in trapping device in storage area.
35A-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with rice stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant.
How does Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cha-Baa Thai & Japanese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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