Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used”, which has been cited three times.
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet's latest score of 55 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
26
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-24. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In main kitchen fliptop cooler, containers of raw cut fish on shelf above container of cooked chicken wings. Employee moved raw fish to bottom of cooler and wings to walk in cooler to continue cooling. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose in front kitchen area missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder in middle of main bar has mold like buildup. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispensers in front kitchen and at end of cook line. not operating properly. Not dispensing when pulling towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in bulk rice in kitchen. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in clean standing water at boba bar and main bar. Employee emptied water from both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in corner beyond end of cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda line holder above ice bin at main bar has heavy mold like buildup. Employee cleaned during inspection., **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil at entrance to dining area from front kitchen 2) Bulk container of flour in back dry storage. **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on mop sink splitter in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for handwash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of slime inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soda gun nozzle and dispenser stored inside standing club soda at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign for employees inside women's restroom. Provided sign to operator.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying above prep table in the kitchen. Door left opened for delivery. No foods being prepped at time of inspection. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at flip top #2 in prep area, raw marinated Pork 45F (cold holding )held under 4 hours ago , foods placed above container line mark. Operator voluntarily discarded items. * corrected on site * Flip top cooler, #1 Fermented kimchi in bowl (47F cold holding ); less than 4 hours ago. Bowl with kimchi on top other containers inside flip top cooler in prep station. Operator moved foods to reach in Cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pink rubber gloves and sponge inside sink bay at the hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed gloves and sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1.Handwash sink at tea station at 75F 2.Handwash sink at bar at 75F **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the drink dispensing nozzle at the bar. Operator dissembles nozzle, cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw steak in the reach in freezer uncovered in prep station. Operator covered during inspection.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed dirty wet mop stored wet in the ringer of the mop bucket at the mop sink in chemical room. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the three compartment sink in ware washing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks at the bar not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Observed in the food prep area above the flip top coolers. Operator cleaned ceiling during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil near rice cookers in the prep area in standing water at 71F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on Hoshizaki reach in cooler gaskets in the prep area , gaskets at the tea station and walk in cooler gasket in prep room. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves under food prep table with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk-in freezer in storage area. **Warning**
14-33-4
30
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hands sinks in kitchen.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above container of sauces in walk in cooler. Chef inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Chef provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table throughout kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-12-4
58
Jul 7, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet.
How does Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
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