Chowology Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Chowology Asian Kitchen has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today Reach in cooler-;egg rolls (65F - Cold Holding); dumplings (65F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken cutlets (61F - Cold Holding), per manager food held overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prep or portioned today Reach in cooler-;egg rolls (65F - Cold Holding); dumplings (65F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken cutlets (61F - Cold Holding), per manager food held overnight. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line, seating chair in front of sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, next to reach in cooler employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter, next to reach in cooler. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled with grease, hood filter- left side of cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler-VISSANI-entrance of cook line. Advised operator not to store any time control temperature food until technician verifies proper cold holding temperatures of 41F or lower. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Several containers of cooking oil on floor under cooking woks in cook line. - two boxes and 1 container of food on floor inside walk in freezer -two containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Two serving spoons for rice stored on water temperature 79F, employee removed from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
37
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two employees. Form emailed to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Several containers of cooking oil and soy sauce stored throughout the kitchen floor. -Walk in cooler- two bags of onions. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Cook line- right and left side of hood filters. -mop sink soiled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
67
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Tapioca boba, per operator made two hours ago, Employee placed a time label. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth hanging on HWS- front counter . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line-right side of hood filters
23-03-4
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front Counter- tapioca boba (70F- Hot Holding). Observed food on counter, per operator food needs to be at ambient temperature , and it only last for couple hours. TPHC form provided and explained **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. "big 6" poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Basic - Food stored on floor Kitchen area: -under HWS, next to ice machine , soy sauce container -under cooking stove, two gallons of cooking oil. Employee removed and placed on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside mop sink
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cook line lower cooler, employee drink and several containers of employee food not separate from customers food items. Manager removed all employee's food items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on top of lower cooler, front counter, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chowology Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chowology Asian Kitchen on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chowology Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chowology Asian Kitchen.
How does Chowology Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Chowology Asian Kitchen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Chowology Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chowology Asian Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chowology Asian Kitchen 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 Chowology Asian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chowology Asian Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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