KOUYOU BUFFET
8000 W SAMPLE ROAD, Margate FL 33065
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 37 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025007920 | Nov 22, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top; chicken (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In u it less than 4hrs. Observed food overfilled in container. Operator removed and placed in walk in cooler for quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink food debris in expo line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink no paper towels.
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Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed triple sink sanitize section full of food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls on top of rice cooker, not inverted or protected from overhead. Operator corrected
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator cleared dirty dishes then touches clean dishes. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator rewashed dishes, then properly washed his hands and cleared the clean dishes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At preparation area, bowl with no hand used to scoop corn meal. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee hand bag stored at preparation table. Operator removed and stored away from food preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door of kitchen has a gap.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.At cook line,bucket of oil stored floor. Operator elevated during inspection. 2. At dry storage area, buckets of soy sauce on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed on speed rack raw beef over raw breaded fish not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. In dishwasher area
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed secured.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Buckets of raw chicken stored in contact with walk-in freezer floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open Red Bull in left low boy cooler at sushi station. Operator discarded.
Stored food not covered. Observed containers of food not covered in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms over sliced onions in walk in. Operator moved to another shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In preparation area
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tapioca pudding on dry storage shelf. See stop sale.
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator cleaned thermometer
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauce in buffet line two door cooler. Operator properly inverted
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At 1:35pm Cream cheese 50F ambient cooling for 30 min to 59F at 2:10pm. At this rate, proper cooling to in 4 hours will not occur. Observed item cooling in a unit with warm temperatures. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Boyu Zhu
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided in sushi station hand sink. Operator provided soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin soiled with mold like substance
Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw pork stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in back walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at kitchen cookline soiled with grease
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, trays of diced raw chicken and wrapped raw salmon above trays of raw vegetable rangoons. Manager rearranged all trays for proper separation.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) In walk in cooler speed rack, tray of raw chicken above tray of vegetable rangoon. 2) In kitchen fliptop lower cooler, container of raw shrimp above container of noodles. 3) In habachi reach in cooler, bowl of raw shell eggs above container of cooked noodles. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler speed rack, trays of raw chicken and beef above container of cut raw calamari. Manager rearranged all items for proper separation.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee at main cook line drinking from open container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple employee water bottles in reach in coolers.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Plumbers wrench on dry goods shelf above open container of breadcrumbs. Manager removed wrench.
Stored food not covered. In walk in freezer, containers of fried chicken not labeled for when produced.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall area around end of cook line soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk dry goods containers in dry storage missing labels.
Jun 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored at beverage station. Operator removed
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Current supply tagged. Discussed proper tag maintenance discussed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of cooked shrimp stored on top of hand wash sink in sushi area, operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back dish area employee sink used hand sanitizer instead of soap. Operator replaced with hand soap
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink across from triple sink. Operator turned on
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee in fish prep station was drinking from open beverage container. Was instructed to remove. Employee removed
Food stored on floor. Raw Beef stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated to appropriate level
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Operator thawed raw chicken in room temperature in triple sink back kitchen- operator ran cold running water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind dish washer.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, bus pans of unpackaged raw pork and chicken above buckets of sauces. Employee rearranged all items for proper separation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sushi bar left case, SUSHI CASES x 3 - LEFT - krab sticks (65F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (64F - Cold Holding); cooked tofu (65F - Cold Holding). Observed unit not in operation. Per employee out of temperature in unit 3 hrs. Employee removed items back to reach in cooler.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit missing.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle by hand sink in cooking area. Manager labeled as degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup along baffle in ice machine. Employee removed mold and cleaned.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by walk in freezer not secured. Manager replaced cord to secure tank.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on dry goods shelf with canned goods and single service items. Employee removed bag.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup in reach in cooler at hibachi station. Employee removed cup.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 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 chlorine sanitizer solution at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed an food container stored in handwash sink at prep station. Operator removed and stored properly. -Observed handwash sink at prep station used as dump sink, evidence by waste food particles found inside.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -Observed no date marked on commercially processed crab legs stored in walk-in cooler. Operator removed from walk-in freezer on 07/26/2023.
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 fish stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, fish cooked on 07/26/2023.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at hand wash sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk-in freezer and dry storage floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed containers with cooked chicken stored in walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed various food items thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed items underneath running water.
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.