Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CHOW'S COUNTRY BUFFET

3125 COLUMBIA BLVD · TITUSVILLE · Brevard County · FL 32780

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3751853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13790355
DBPR license1505338

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw salmon stored over Mac and cheese and imitation crab salad. Operator removed Raw catfish stored above ready to eat mashed sweet potatoes. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw tuna stored in reach in cooler in sushi station completely thawed in package.

Stop Sale

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In employee restroom inside kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice containers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-09-2

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. Raw tuna stored in reach in cooler in sushi station completely thawed in package.

Stop Sale
#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 backpack, drink and keys on shelf above make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. By triple sink area

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several oil containers throughout kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives on cook line between equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados cut without being washed

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by fryers

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt not labeled in kitchen. Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 1:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.