How many health inspections has CHIMA STEAKHOUSE had?

CHIMA STEAKHOUSE has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CHIMA STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?

No, CHIMA STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CHIMA STEAKHOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at CHIMA STEAKHOUSE are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

CHIMA STEAKHOUSE

2400 LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CHIMA LLC · License: SEA1620847

CHIMA STEAKHOUSE in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 28 inspections on record with 102 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

28Inspections

102Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 8, 2025

Inspection History (28)

May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Jun 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

May 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

May 14, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Oct 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 12, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jan 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 20, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

CHIMA STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CHIMA STEAKHOUSE had?: CHIMA STEAKHOUSE has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CHIMA STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?: No, CHIMA STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CHIMA STEAKHOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at CHIMA STEAKHOUSE are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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