Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac
Last inspected:
6997 W Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33319Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has accumulated 185 violations across 28 inspections since 2018, averaging 6.6 violations per visit. The facility faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. The most frequently cited violations involved proper hand and arm washing (14), employee health reporting (14), and approved food sources (12). Recent inspections from 2024 through 2025 show a pattern of repeated administrative complaints and callbacks, with April 2025 marking a critical enforcement moment when inspectors documented 7 high-priority violations, followed by immediate compliance callbacks.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 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 Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025037427 | $400.00 | Apr 9, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed a dish holder in front of the exit door. Operator removed the dishes holder from the exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 6 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac last inspected?
- Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac?
- The most frequently cited violations at Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac had?
- Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac find?
- Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac was most recently inspected on September 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac ever been shut down?
- No, Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac been fined?
- Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Chow Time Grill & Buffet (2018).
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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.
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