CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET
4250 SOUTHSIDE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked ribs on shelf in meat walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over prep vegetables in make table reach in cooler. Employee properly stored all items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep fish in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of bulk ice machine chute located at wait station with black mold like substance buildup.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen with dust build up
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups stored above food prep table in kitchen
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server employee wearing watch and bracelet when scooping ice at wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up under fan area in meat walk in cooler
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up. Bulk ice machine exterior fan filter with dust build up at wait station area
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Case of broccoli being used straight from the box without being washed and then cooked
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves in kitchen area near fryer section with encrusted food debris
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing bucket with solution stored on floor at wait station area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.