CHOW HOUND CAFE INC Health Score — Fort Lauderdale, FL

5900 N ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/13/2026
Fort Lauderdale avg 88 / 100
B
76 / 100
Good

3 high-risk issues, 3 minor issues found

Inspected August 13, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 13% of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
0
Minor
3

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • High Risk Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Minor Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
  • Minor Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected

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Frequently Asked Questions

CHOW HOUND CAFE INC received a ClearScore of 76/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on August 13, 2026. 6 violations were found, including 3 high-risk issues. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

The most recent inspection of CHOW HOUND CAFE INC on August 13, 2026 found 6 violations: 3 high-risk, 0 moderate, and 3 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

CHOW HOUND CAFE INC was last inspected on August 13, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

CHOW HOUND CAFE INC received a Grade B (ClearScore 76/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 3 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 6 violations at CHOW HOUND CAFE INC: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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