Chow Time Grill and Buffet Cited for 34 Violations After 100+ Insects, Roaches Found

by Ryan Yousefi September 28, 2026

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Chow Time Grill and Buffet in Tamarac was cited for 34 violations after inspectors found roaches, more than 100 dead insects, and multiple food safety issues.

According to a state inspector report, Chow Time Grill and Buffet, located at 6997 West Commercial Boulevard, was inspected on September 21. The inspector reported seeing a live roach crawling on a wall inside an employee bathroom near the kitchen as well as dead roaches in an electrical room, beneath a prep sink, and near a make line.

The inspector also documented live beetles and approximately 66 dead beetles in dry storage and electrical areas, along with about 100 small dead insects stuck to glue tape hanging from the ceiling near the walk-in coolers.

Food-handling violations included an employee who allegedly handled raw chicken and then touched clean dishes without first washing their hands or changing gloves.

Another employee reportedly touched a trash can and then handled a container of raw fish without washing their hands.

The restaurant was also cited for improper raw food storage. Inspectors found raw shrimp above cooked noodles, raw tuna above cream cheese, raw chicken above raw beef, and raw ground pork wontons above French fries.

Inspectors issued a stop-sale order for packages of tuna at the sushi bar. According to the inspection report, the packages were labeled to remain frozen until use but had been thawed without being removed from their packaging.

Chow Time Grill and Buffet was not ordered shut at the time of the inspection, but the inspector on scene ensured they remedied all issues before leaving. A follow-up inspection is expected.

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiples outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.