Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

8369 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Overview

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has documented 135 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspections, particularly employee health policy violations (appearing in at least 5 inspections), handwashing violations (6+ inspections), and food contact surface violations (7+ inspections). Fire safety violations were cited in 2015 and 2022 for use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 13, 2026 identified 15 violations including high-priority employee health policy and handwashing facility violations, with an administrative complaint recommended.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
135Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025064962 $200.00 Aug 6, 2025 Miami (Doral)

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Water boiling for bubble tea in tea station next to entrance door in dining area. Operator turned off electric stove, move pot under hood on stove in cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small baby fryer at sushi station.

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 13, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines had?
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines find?
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on March 13, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
No, Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines been fined?
Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Chow One Korean BBQ & Buffet in Pembroke Pines operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: New China Buffet (2015).

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