CHOW ONE KOREAN BBQ & BUFFET
8369 Pines Boulevard
Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33024
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in bulk rice in kitchen. Manager removed containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of utensils in clean standing water at boba bar and main bar. Employee emptied water from both. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in corner beyond end of cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda line holder above ice bin at main bar has heavy mold like buildup. Employee cleaned during inspection., Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Squeeze bottles of oil at entrance to dining area from front kitchen 2) Bulk container of flour in back dry storage. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-24. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In main kitchen fliptop cooler, containers of raw cut fish on shelf above container of cooked chicken wings. Employee moved raw fish to bottom of cooler and wings to walk in cooler to continue cooling. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Threaded hose bibb with attached hose in front kitchen area missing vacuum breaker. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder in middle of main bar has mold like buildup. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispensers in front kitchen and at end of cook line. not operating properly. Not dispensing when pulling towels. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves under prep tables with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk in cooler at the back of house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-03: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/3/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense kimchee inside walk in cooler #1. Operator removed bowl and provided ladle. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food ( heads of lettuce) to be served to customers in prep station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves under prep tables with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk in cooler at the back of house. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 1. Hoshizaki reach in cooler in prep station. 2. Reach in cooler opposite wok station in cook line. Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to another shelf and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler opposite wok station ; raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); seafood pancake mix (49F - Cold Holding); kimchee (48F - Cold Holding) held inside unit less than 4 hours ago. Operator placed foods on ice to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tea station ; tapioca ; (100F- Hot Holding)less than 4 hours ago. Operator increase temperature in unit to facilitate proper hot holding temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/2/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of slime inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soda gun nozzle and dispenser stored inside standing club soda at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign for employees inside women's restroom. Provided sign to operator.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on mop sink splitter in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5: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
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for handwash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves under food prep table with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk-in freezer in storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1.Handwash sink at tea station at 75F 2.Handwash sink at bar at 75F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: Hand wash sink in bar 87F. * complied * Hand wash sink in tea station at 80F **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks at the bar not secured. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Observed in the food prep area above the flip top coolers. Operator cleaned ceiling during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil near rice cookers in the prep area in standing water at 71F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on Hoshizaki reach in cooler gaskets in the prep area , gaskets at the tea station and walk in cooler gasket in prep room. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Shelves under food prep table with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk-in freezer in storage area. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw steak in the reach in freezer uncovered in prep station. Operator covered during inspection.. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the three compartment sink in ware washing area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed dirty wet mop stored wet in the ringer of the mop bucket at the mop sink in chemical room. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying above prep table in the kitchen. Door left opened for delivery. No foods being prepped at time of inspection. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at flip top #2 in prep area, raw marinated Pork 45F (cold holding )held under 4 hours ago , foods placed above container line mark. Operator voluntarily discarded items. * corrected on site * Flip top cooler, #1 Fermented kimchi in bowl (47F cold holding ); less than 4 hours ago. Bowl with kimchi on top other containers inside flip top cooler in prep station. Operator moved foods to reach in Cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the drink dispensing nozzle at the bar. Operator dissembles nozzle, cleaned, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pink rubber gloves and sponge inside sink bay at the hand wash sink at the bar. Operator removed gloves and sponge. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1.Handwash sink at tea station at 75F 2.Handwash sink at bar at 75F Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).