CHOW ONE KOREAN BBQ & BUFFET
8369 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33024 · 954-499-8946
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025064962 | Aug 6, 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top opposite cook line, fried wings (59F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was out of cooler for less than one hour ago. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. Fried Wings now reading 38F Cold holding.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife and pot scrubber in Hand washing sink in dish washing area. Operator removed during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar. Operator provided during the inspection.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage area, bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator discarded bowl during the inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in meat preparation area, raw octopuses thawing in standing water at room temperature. Operator discarded water and placed in refrigerator to properly thaw.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage area, container of flour and corn starch removed from original container missing label. Operator labeled during the inspection.
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed after multiple attempts Dish Machine reading at 0ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in freezer. Both items were out of their commercial packaging. Advised operator on proper storing procedures and operator moved items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp in back kitchen flip top cooler. Advised operator on proper storing procedures and operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (62F - Cold Holding); baby bok choy (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) above chill line of flip top cooler on cook line. Advised operator to not keep items above chill line and operator placed in cooler to quick chill. Per operator items prepared at 12:30pm and in unit from that time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed various chemicals stored over tea bags and boba pearls at boba bar and air spray stored over alcohol bottles in bar. Operator moved chemicals.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked hand sink with scoop and metal scrub pad inside the sink. Operator removed items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with an unknown chemical. As per operator spray bottle contains cleaning solution for tables. Operator labeled bottle properly.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks by back door not secure.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed sanitizer pump correctly operating and pumping chemicals but dish machine still reading at 0ppm after multiple attempts.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in back dry storage area employee phones and chargers over canned goods and employees purse stored next to scale at front counter at boba bar. Operator moved items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice in prep area ice bin. Operator moved the scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 81F water in boba bar. Operator removed the water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed several fly trap tapes hung over flip top coolers in prep area and over meat slicers and prep sink near back walk in cooler. Operator removed traps.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area mold like build up soda lines over ice bin.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in bar area mold like build up and food residue on back wall under bar.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-24.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder in middle of main bar has mold like buildup.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart containers in bulk rice in kitchen. Manager removed containers.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in corner beyond end of cook line.
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.,
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.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Shelves under prep tables with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk in cooler at the back of house.
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense kimchee inside walk in cooler #1. Operator removed bowl and provided ladle.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food ( heads of lettuce) to be served to customers in prep station. Operator removed
Shelves under prep tables with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk in cooler at the back of house.
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.
Jul 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for handwash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand wash sink next to soda fountain in kitchen.
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.
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.
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.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink.
Shelves under food prep table with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk-in freezer in storage area.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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.
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.
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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks at the bar not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with dust. Observed in the food prep area above the flip top coolers. Operator cleaned ceiling during inspection.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the three compartment sink.
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.
Shelves under food prep table with rust that has pitted the surface next to walk-in freezer in storage area.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw steak in the reach in freezer uncovered in prep station. Operator covered during inspection..
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind the three compartment sink in ware washing area.
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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.