CHOW TIME GRILL & BUFFET

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live small flying insects on wall above sugar and rice rack next to electrical room. Employee killed flying insects and sanitize area Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink next to Dukers Freezer used to store file pans Employee removed utensils Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed, sanitize and rinsed utensils Employee corrected by re washing, rinsing and sanitizing utensils Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on kitchen floor at cook line

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment at cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Time Extended

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee returned from work and started to engage in food preparation without washing his hands. After brief education, employee then washed his hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found . Observed 2 live flying insects in prep station. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese cold held at 45F in Dukers reach in cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs hot held at 92F in kitchen. Per operator, ribs transfer at prep station 1 hour before the inspection. Advised operator to reheat ribs to 165F. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on sauces stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauces made yesterday more than 24 hours.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored in walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use jug cut and used to dispense rice.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cut lettuce stored in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping clothes on cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall in kitchen . Operator killed and sanitizer.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut carrots and corn in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ribs hot held at 101F in kitchen. As per operator, ribs cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheat ribs to 184F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used as dump sink, evidence by large waste food particles found inside.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee eating in kitchen area.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cookline.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on walk in cooler and freezer floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at wait station.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with salt in dry storage area.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with soy sauce in dry storage area. Operator informed and stop sale issued.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken and stored at bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 4:12 p.m. no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice was prepared at 3:10 p.m. Operator correctly time marked rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in kitchen block with food seasoning machine. Operator removed machine. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with broccoli stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed containers with fish stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of arctic air double door cooler with exposed insulation. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of soil residue buildup inside reach in cooler at a hibachi station/front line.

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Observed single use jugs cut and used as rice scoops. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed container with shrimp thawing at room temperature in prep station. Operator relocate shrimps to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on walls in dry storage areas.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken wings cold held at 44F in reach in cooler. Per operator, wings transfer to unit 2 hours before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on chicken wings for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice prepared less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time mark rice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink in prep station used to dump waste water. -Observed food containers stored inside hand wash sink in prep station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken found in arctic refrigerator. Per operator, chicken cooked more than 24 hours before the inspection.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water at cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed Knives stored between reach in cooler and prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoops with handle stored in flour and sugar containers. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of Arctic air refrigerator with exposed insulation.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of rust and old food residue buildup on storage shelves throughout storage areas.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler. Operator cover containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At cookline

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with bamboo shoots in storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Mac and Cheese cold held in arctic refrigerator at 44F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3.45 hours prior to the inspection. Operator relocate to walk in freezer for quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flies on sticky tape in food preparation areas.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed several fly sticky traps hanging from ceiling in food preparation areas. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of arctic air reach-in-cooler.

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sweet sour sauce in walk in cooler. Operator covered. -Observed an uncovered box with baking soda in dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish and shrimps thawing in standing water at prep sinks.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two cutting boards along the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side door of back entrance door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two broken tiles, in kitchen area, near large ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter, along the cook line, substantial build up of grease and soil Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Observed same Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler in rear cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: Observed same Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm)

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hibachi station, not hot water supply

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Service station, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Hibachi station

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cooking equipment in main kitchen. -Under dish machine -Under triple sink.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.broken tiles , dishwasher area, in front of machine

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. RIF, bottom shelf , build up of food debris.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 5:05 p.m. cooked sausage cold held at 55-58°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, sausages cut and placed in unit at 12:00 p.m.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 5:05 p.m. cooked sausage cold held at 55-58°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, sausages cut and placed in unit at 12:00 p.m. See stop sale.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. -Observed a food container stored inside hand wash sink at dishwashing area. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked ribs stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, ribs were cooked on 04/23/2023.

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -Observed accumulation of dead flying insects trapped on control device in prep area. Operator removed traps. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Observed 2 cutting board at cookline. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee open container with drinks stored in shelf next to clean plates. Operator discarded drinks at will. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in dunkers refrigerator not identified.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed a employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed cases with pork thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator relocate to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Service station machine, employee cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - one cutting board by Hibachi station -two cutting boards by main cook line

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. WIF Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outer doors and handles of sliding glass RIC- Hibachi station

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sliding glass cooler- Hibachi station

Basic - Stored food not covered. WIC-container of noodles, Employee covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Observed raw shell eggs stored on table next to wok Station in kitchen.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels provided at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee cell phone stored on shelf above food preparation table across from cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tile missing underneath cook line in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Container of frozen boiled clams and reconstituted noodles on floor in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed paint chipped and rust exposed in reach in coolers throughout hibachi bar and walk in cooler in kitchen. -Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed paint chipped and rust exposed in reach in coolers throughout hibachi bar and walk in cooler in kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above food preparation table in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-23: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-23: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live fly in sushi food preparation area in kitchen, no food contact. Operator instructed to remove fly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pan holding raw tilapia stored over green beans in reach in cooler in prep area, kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature. -Observed sushi rice with no time stamp, employee states prepared at 9:30 and 10:30 am, sushi rice properly labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed large garbage can holding water blocking ware wash area hand sink in kitchen.

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed paint chipped and rust exposed in reach in coolers throughout hibachi bar and walk in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 5 dead roaches atop dish machine in kitchen. Operator removed dead roaches and sanitized area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed multiple employee beverages stored on shelf above flip top make table at cook line in kitchen. Employees discarded beverages.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee jacket stored on shelf holding clean plates at sushi bar in kitchen. Operator removed jacket. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Observed ice scoop stored atop ice machine in ware wash area in kitchen. Operator removed scoop and moved to ware wash area to sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet cloths stored on prep tables throughout cook line in kitchen and sushi prep area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Observed paint chipped and rust exposed in reach in coolers throughout hibachi and sushi bar in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 50 ppm. -Observed dish machine chlorine solution 0 ppm. Operator instructed to discontinue use of machine and manually wash all dishes. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: -Observed dish machine solution 0 ppm. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-31: Time Extended