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CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET

4250 SOUTHSIDE BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 8, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3698833
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13704460
DBPR license2612182

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 8 live flying insects in following areas of establishment: 1 live flying insect on stainer bowl in kitchen 1 live flying insect on cutting board in kitchen 1 live flying insect on white rice scoop in kitchen 3 live flying insects on prep board in kitchen 1 live flying insect on cook line 1 live flying insect on front wall of buffet area. Following day call back as per District Office **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked shrimp in double door reach in cooler on cook line. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in double door reach in cooler on cook line. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese, raw salmon, cooked shrimp (44-51F – Cold Holding), all stored at sushi bar front line glass reach in cooler. Unit sliding door was left a bit open. Employee closed door **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on top of reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Cleaning sponge stored in hand wash sink near buffet area

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Multiple accumulation of dead flying insects on sticky glue traps all over kitchen and prep area

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of reach in coolers soiled

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen and prep area with dust build up **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hat stored on top of shelf with food on cook line. Employee removed

#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting up wet nesting at wait station area

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Frozen case of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Food storage buckets with food inside stored on floor in walk in cooler

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between wall and make table reach in cooler

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease build up Exterior of fryer with grease build up

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior reach in cooler on cook line soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line with standing water

#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple foods in walk in cooler uncovered

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.