Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET

3125 COLUMBIA BLVD · TITUSVILLE · Brevard County · FL 32780

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3630384
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13510597
DBPR license1505338

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flying insects on clean dish machine rack and one in dry storage room. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#8High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in kitchen Cutting board on grill station Soda machine nozzles in sushi area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on grill station blocked with cart **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed wiping cloth in hand wash sink **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. None available **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In sushi station prep back area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers on dry rack. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer and walk in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

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#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on grill station soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with flour not labeled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.