Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
5900 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Chow Hound Cafe Inc, a 30-seat permanent food service establishment in Fort Lauderdale, has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since early 2022, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, and parasite destruction violations appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. A disciplinary action resulting in $320 in fines was issued. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 documented 12 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, and parasite destruction, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015005427 | $320.00 | Jan 12, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on August 13, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $320.00 in fines.
- How much has Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Chow Hound Cafe INC in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $320.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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