Chow Time Grill & Buffet
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Chow Time Grill & Buffet has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Chow Time Grill & Buffet was last inspected on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around nine violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up four times.
Among Pembroke Pines restaurants, the typical score is 79; Chow Time Grill & Buffet is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed imitation crab cold held at 46F in flip top cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place ice packs on item for quick chill. After 45 minutes, item temps at 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 5 live roaches found on Serv-Ware double decker oven at cook line. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor next to dishwashing area. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor at prep station. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed approximately 6 live flying insects landed on walls and clean food preparation tables at rear prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 marked on cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Per operator, chicken cooked yesterday more than 24 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy mold like substance buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 4 dead roaches underneath cooking equipment at cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on floor in kitchen underneath cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment at cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation on old food residue buildup inside reach in coolers. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use jug cut and used to dispense cooked rice. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with cut vegetables and noodles stored in walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths on food preparation table at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
21-12-4
29
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
30
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen . Operator killed and sanitizer.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots and corn in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ribs hot held at 101F in kitchen. As per operator, ribs cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheat ribs to 184F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used as dump sink, evidence by large waste food particles found inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in dry storage area.
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station.
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cookline.
36-22-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
43
Mar 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
39
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
29
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked crab meat salad cold held at 50F and cook Mac and cheese at 52F in Arctic Air Refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Items did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked crab meat salad cold held at 50F and cook Mac and cheese at 52F in Arctic Air Refrigerator. Per operator, both items cooked and placed in unit from yesterday. Items did not removed from unit since. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. -Observed raw shrimps stored over ready to eat beans in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw fish stored over cases with unwashed cantaloupes in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell shells, touch clean cooking container without changing gloves and wash hands. Manager advise chef to change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 badly dented cans with pineapple and bamboo shoots on storage shelves. Operator informed and stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
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 marked on cooked chicken, ribs and fish stored in refrigerator. Per operator, all TCS food items were cooked yesterday more than 26 hours. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense salt. Operator removed from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed Arctic Air refrigerator ambient temperature at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -Observed several fly sticky tape hanging with dead flies in food perp areas. **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed several cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with jello in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed salt removed from the original container not clearly labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
20
Aug 29, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler-pasta (50F - Cooling) ; white rice (51F - Cooling), per employee cooling overnight, manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-36-5
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. All TCS foods from buffet, not time marking. Employee time label all buffet-TCS foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler-pasta (50F - Cooling) ; white rice (51F - Cooling), per employee cooling overnight, manager discarded. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice left overnight. In sushi station , employee discarded rice and all sushi rolls made with same rice. **Warning**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Sushi rice left overnight. In sushi station , employee discarded rice and all sushi rolls made with same rice. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple chunks, -6 pounds operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi station, plastic container and stainless steel sponge, inside sink, employee removed both items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two bottles containing sanitizer, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several containers of flour, sugar, salt and breaded flour by dry good storage area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. First service area, substantial build up of soil. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup inside vinegar and salt containers, Employee removed both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Piles of serving plates stored on dirty rack, with build up of loose food debria **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards along the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -one dead roach, under ice machine , in service station -one dead roach, on bottom of sanitizer spray bottle -one dead roach on storage drawer of cleaning plates. -5 dead roaches, in drawer,under ice cream self customer buffet. -two dead roaches, in drawer, under self customer hot soups buffet -4 dead roaches, in drawer, under self customer sushi station buffet. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet metallic containers stacked wet on prep table in rear kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side door of back entrance door **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two broken tiles, in kitchen area, near large ice machine. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Open bag of bean sprouts, inside cardboard box, open can of tapioca pudding, open can of tomato sauce, employee removed all food and stored on plastic food containers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives between flip tops in cook line, Employee removed to be clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter, along the cook line, substantial build up of grease and soil **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Two flip tops in cook line, build up of soil and food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two doors reach in cooler , bottom shelves, in front of steam pots of rice. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler, in front of cooking pots of rice. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler in rear cook line. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
13
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 5:05 p.m. cooked sausage cold held at 55-58°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, sausages cut and placed in unit at 12:00 p.m.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 5:05 p.m. cooked sausage cold held at 55-58°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, sausages cut and placed in unit at 12:00 p.m. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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 cooked ribs stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, ribs were cooked on 04/23/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed cases with pork thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator relocate to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed a employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in dunkers refrigerator not identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open container with drinks stored in shelf next to clean plates. Operator discarded drinks at will. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Observed 2 cutting board at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flying insects trapped on control device in prep area. Operator removed traps. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
33
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Service station machine, employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. WIC-container of noodles, Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sliding glass cooler- Hibachi station
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer doors and handles of sliding glass RIC- Hibachi station
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - one cutting board by Hibachi station -two cutting boards by main cook line
14-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chow Time Grill & Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chow Time Grill & Buffet on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chow Time Grill & Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chow Time Grill & Buffet.
How does Chow Time Grill & Buffet compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Chow Time Grill & Buffet most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Chow Time Grill & Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chow Time Grill & Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chow Time Grill & Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Chow Time Grill & Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chow Time Grill & Buffet is inspected around five times per year on average.
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